Sermons from August 2024
Doubt and Belief
Today, we encounter the final installment of the Bread of Life discourse in John’s Gospel. We see many of those following Jesus leave as they give in to their doubts about his teachings. Those remaining affirm their belief in Jesus, deepening their commitment to follow him.
Holy Flesh
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing to you, Holy One. Amen. Today we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Women to the Priesthood in The Episcopal Church. We’ve had a long history of women clergy serving here at St. Benedict’s. The ability of women to live out their full call as Priests in The Episcopal Church was an important step towards the open and inclusive church we have become and…
The 12th Sunday After Pentecost
May I speak in the Name of the Holy, Living, and Undivided Trinity, One God, now and forever, Amen. Good morning! It is a joy to be here with you and to worship here with you today. These Ministry or Liturgy of the Word services have marked a special time in our parish life, and I’m not saying or suggesting that we won’t still have them from time to time going forward, but I think it’s fair to say that…
Bread of Life
In today’s Gospel, we begin John’s Bread of Life discourse and are called to sit with the confusion of those who have gathered as Jesus begins to teach them what it means to be a people of faith, yet realize they are not ready to hear the full message so leaves them and us to wonder what might come next. Asking us to sit with the question, have we come only for the bread or to follow Jesus?