Others’ affirmations or discouragements, others’ dismissals or acceptances – those do not determine our worth! God’s Love has already assured our value and charged us with a purpose, sent us into the world as emissaries of kindness, compassion, and grace…
“In our imperfect humanity, in our mortal weakness, we will fail to keep our baptismal promises perfectly. But God is no mortal,
In our imperfect humanity, in our mortal weakness, we will fail to keep our baptismal promises perfectly. But God is no mortal, so God perfectly keeps his.
KGL+ Sermon Trinity Church Boston Year C Proper 12 July 27, 2025 May the words of my mouth and
In a world of dichotomy, Martha and Mary are not at odds, rather it is how does one order one’s life. What comes first and how do we order the time that we have been given. How might we shape our day to respond in love rather than react in exasperation? Jesus speaks to our innermost weakness and desire in this week’s gospel. Come and sit for a second so that your work might be fueled with love.
The parables of Jesus are not intended to satisfy us. They are intended to shock and scandalize us. To challenge and convict us.
The poet Mary Oliver asks the essential question, ‘Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?’ I think Jesus answers in our gospel lesson today by saying ‘become more aware of fallen angels among us trying to impose their will on others.’ And the reason Jesus says the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few, is because Jesus invites us to be like God and not submit to the contagion of violence.
The Hot weather seems to make us all a bit “hot and bothered,” Jesus speaks to his disciples about the importance of focus as they follow him. His words are sharp yet full of endurance and sustenance.
In a world covered by shadow, the demoniac becomes the very gift of light. And as we can, where we can, even in a moment such as this, we must choose life and walk in that light.
By embracing LGBTQ+ people to be a part of our community, we become a more perfect reflection of the Triune God. This, my friends, is why we celebrate a Pride Eucharist.
