Following Jesus can put you at odds with the world. Following Jesus can put you at odds with you friends, and your denomination, and your political party. Following Jesus can get you in trouble. Daniel Berrigan, the famous Jesuit activist, likes to say, “If you want to follow Jesus, you better look good on wood.”
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Transfiguration, and really seeing one another
https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/transfiguration-and-really-seeing-one-another-1 Today we’re celebrating a great feast of the church, and it’s one you may never had heard of before. I moved it to today from Thursday. The crowd that comes to the Wednesday Eucharists knows I’m prone to moving feast days, especially when the Gospel for Sunday would otherwise have been Jesus talking aboutContinueContinue reading “Transfiguration, and really seeing one another”
What nourishes you?
https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/what-nourishes-you What is your daily bread? What nourishes you? Before we roll into this sermon, know that I wish these lessons did not come up during summer. I’d rather we read all this about bread from John during the majority of the year when we serve a big breakfast on Sunday morning. September can’t comeContinueContinue reading “What nourishes you?”
Seeking Peace, Seeking Shalom
https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/seeking-peace-seeking-shalom Today’s readings center around a search for peace. Jesus, and his disciples are just looking for a little peace. They’re trying to get away on a trip. If any of you need some theological justification for your summer vacation, here it is, Mark chapter six. Jesus says, “everybody needs a break.” The letter toContinueContinue reading “Seeking Peace, Seeking Shalom”
Mike Angell 