Darkened Glass Reflections

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Peacemakers, Love, and Forgiveness

Christians become peacemakers simply by living out their faith everyday with the people around us, especially those who may be difficult to love.

March 26, 2023
St. Patrick: Peacemaker and Son of God

St. Patrick gives us an example of conversion, repentance,and forgiveness.

March 17, 2023
No Sin Beyond God’s Grace

Is there any sin that God will not forgive? Can I commit any sin that God will not forgive?

October 11, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost III. The Gospel of Forgiveness

One of the most important, and in many churches least emphasized, elements of Jesus’ post-resurrection teaching is the message of forgiveness. Yet, it is central to Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples, and it should be central to our message. As He prepared them for their forthcoming ministry, He said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If…

May 21, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost I: A Unified Gospel Message

On the traditional church calendar, the Easter season lasts 50 days, beginning with Easter Sunday and ending seven weeks later with the Feast of Pentecost. Easter and Pentecost are not merely bookends on a cycle of Scripture readings for Sunday worship. Along with the Feast of the Ascension (on the 40th day of Easter, 10…

May 16, 2021
The Baptism of Our Lord: To Fulfill All Righteousness

Jesus’ was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. Although He had no sins to confess and repent from, He took our sins upon Himself.

January 10, 2021
God’s Righteousness and Justice. II: Justice and Mercy Together

God is righteous and just, but He is also merciful. These qualities often work together. He forgives our sins, but we might have to live with the consequences of our wrongdoing.

November 15, 2020
St. Mark: The First and Final Word

Mark’s life, as recorded in the Bible, is a good reminder that failure does not have to be the final word in your life. Do not let it be the final word in anybody else’s life, either.

April 26, 2020
Unforgivable? Jesus Says “No”

Jesus said that only one sin is “unforgivable.” Remember that the next time someone tells you another person’s actions are “unforgivable.” Remember that the next time you tell yourself or others that you will never forgive another person. Oh yes, remember that the next time you refuse to accept God’s forgiveness for you.

February 3, 2019
Ascension and Pentecost III. The Gospel of Forgiveness

One of the most important, and in many churches least emphasized, elements of Jesus’ post-resurrection teaching is the message of forgiveness. Yet, it is central to Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples, and it should be central to our message. As He prepared them for their forthcoming ministry, He said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If…

May 16, 2018