Sermon for Proper 25, Year C, October 27, 2019
Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Today’s gospel parable is told, the scripture says, “to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and …
Sermon for Proper 24, Year C, October 20, 2019
Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:97-104 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 Today’s reading from Jeremiah marks a departure from the people of Israel’s earlier beliefs about God. The second of the …
Sermon for Proper 22, Year C, October 6, 2019
Lamentations 1:1-6, Lamentations 3:19-26, 2 Timothy 1:1-14, Luke 17:5-10 This afternoon we will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with a pet blessing. We do so, because St. Francis …
Sermon for Proper 20, Year C, September 22, 2019
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, 1Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13 Today’s gospel parable is, to say the least, difficult. Jesus seems to be advocating dishonest business practices. The master, who in …
Sermon for Proper 19, Year C, September 15, 2019
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 If you came to church to feel better about things, it is doubtful you found comfort in our Old …
Sermon for Proper 18, Year C, September 8, 2019
Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Growing up, if I said I hated anyone for any reason, I would get in trouble. Words were important in my house. …
Sermon for Proper 15, Year C, August 18, 2019
Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18 Hebrews 11:29-12-2 Luke 12:49-56 If there was ever a gospel reading that challenges my belief that Jesus came preaching peace, love, and forgiveness, it …
Katherine Wren Proper 14, Year C August 10, 2019
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24 Luke 12:32-40 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be always acceptable in your sight, oh Lord, our …
Sermon for Proper 13, Year C, August 4, 2019
Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, 43, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21 To quote my Harper Collins Study Bible, “The Prophecy of Hosea revolves around God’s unfathomable love for wayward Israel.” Last …
Sermon for Proper 11, Year C, July 21, 2019
Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 52, Colossians 1:15-28, Luke 10:38-42 During the season after Pentecost, we have two options for Sunday readings: Track 1 and Track 2. This year, I decided …