Sermons

Today we hear the story of what has been dubbed, “The Visitation.” This is the time when Mary, after agreeing to be part of God's plan as announced by Gabriel, runs off to visit her...

Advent is technically a penitential season as we prepare for the coming of the Messiah, and today is a respite from the generally somber tone of the season. Today is Gaudete Sunday, or Rose Sunday....

“Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation . . .”

So begins the Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent. This...

Mark is a Passion narrative with an extended prologue. Two weeks ago we heard the story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus. Does anybody remember what I said about that story – not...

Mark is a Passion narrative with an extended prologue, and almost everything in Mark points us to the cross. Some, like last week, are overt and obvious. Some, like today, are less so. Today that...