Fr. Jason’s Christmas message with a focus on Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel about bearing the Son of God.

The Gospel lesson for the 21st Sunday after Trinity from St. John chapter 4 about the Nobleman who comes to Jesus. Jesus’ word has power.

16th Sunday after Trinity 2019. Paul prays in Ephesians 3 that we would be strengthened in the inner man. The strength we need is not one of muscles but one that the keeps us tied to Christ when circumstances and powers seek to pull us away. It is a strength of soul that says, “I belong to the Lord and there is nothing that can tear me away”.

“There is a realm beyond our sight yet present in our midst. There is a host beyond number at work that our eyes cannot see but that our hearts of faith can behold.” Also, some introductory remarks concerning the Liturgy.

Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. What impact can we have if we make a ‘Samaritan Stop’ like Jesus did? 

“Our help cometh in the Name of the Lord, who hath made heaven and earth.”  A consideration of these words from Psalm 124 in light of it being a Psalm of Ascent and coming to the Temple in Worship. 

10th Sunday after Trinity. Based on the Old Testament Lesson from Joshua 24 – “Choose this day whom you will serve”. 

9th Sunday after Trinity – The Prodigal Son. 

8th Sunday after Trinity

From the Epistle lesson from Romans 6 for the 7th Sunday after Trinity. Looking at the overall theme of Romans chapter 6 – “The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” and living new lives in Christ.