Monthly Archives: October 2010

All Saints Day

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

Remember the faithful On November 1st the church remembers the saints of God – all faithful servants and believers. The day is seen as a communion of saints who have died and of all Christian persons. All Hallows’ Eve, October … Continue reading →

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Proper 27: Year C – November 7, 2010

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

  The resurrection of the dead is proclaimed   Haggai 1:15b – 2:9 Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22 or Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Luke 20:27-38 We are coming to the concluding weeks of the season of Pentecost. Our next season, … Continue reading →

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Writing a Collect

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

The Book of Common Prayer is full of “collects,” prayers that join all voices to God, i.e. a “collection”! Hear Fr. Matthew Moretz explain what collects are and how to write one on his infamous “Father Matthew Presents” You Tube … Continue reading →

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Proper 26: Year C – October 31, 2010

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

God’s covenant demands justice Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Psalm 119:137-144 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Luke 19:1-10 God’s covenant in both the Hebrew scriptures and Christian testament demands justice. Without justice, praise and sacrifice are empty acts that do not make God’s … Continue reading →

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Proper 25: Year C – October 24, 2010

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

One’s prayer and faith in proclaiming the gospel is remembered by God. Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Parables have a way of pointing to a deeper truth with very few words. Today’s parable speaks to … Continue reading →

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Proper 24: Year C – October 17, 2010

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We are to preach, teach, and live the faith. Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:97-104 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 In today’s New Testament reading, Paul tells Timothy to remember from whom he learned the truths of faith, to proclaim the message, … Continue reading →

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Proper 23 – Year C: October 10, 2010

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

God is faithful. Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Psalm 66:1-11 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 Jesus encounters all kinds of people on his journeys. Those who are outsiders, outcasts, and at the lowest end of the social structure receive special attention from … Continue reading →

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Children’s Sabbath

Posted on October 3, 2010 by

Blessed to be a Blessing Join thousands of churches, synagogues, mosques and temples across the country in the annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbath celebration by holding special worship services, education programs, and advocacy activities to engage people of faith … Continue reading →

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