This evening’s gospel comes at a time that is just days away from Jesus’ own death, at a moment when Jesus’ enemies are circling in and soon to grab him and take him off. Some non-Jews, “Greeks,” have come up to the disciples and asked, in a positive way, to see Jesus. All this has […]
Sermon Topic: Holiness
The Church is...Holy
Good evening. I am delighted to be here with you this evening for Choral Evensong and to reflect upon the word of God with you. Thank you Fr. Turner for your invitation and hospitality and to the staff for their welcome and preparation. I have been asked to give a Lenten reflection on what it […]
Heroes of Holiness
In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. At the root of today’s festival is the word, holy. First there is the uncreated, eternal holiness of God: the absolute purity of his nature, his goodness and righteousness through and through. Second is the derivative holiness of all […]
