I am always impressed when I hear the reading … in all these different languages …from the Act of the Apostles about that first Pentecost. It is a statement about just one of the levels of diversity in this small congregation. We often refer to these different languages as “foreign” languages, when really they are just non-English languages which are being spoken by the rich tapestry of people that make up this nation.
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I am always impressed when I hear the reading … in all these different languages …from the Act of the Apostles about that first Pentecost. It is a statement about just one of the levels of diversity in this small congregation. We often refer to these different languages as “foreign” languages, when really they are just non-English languages which are being spoken by the rich tapestry of people that make up this nation.
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Happy Mothers’ Day. This is a special day set aside to honor our mothers … and traditionally we do so in person, or we give a call … maybe even Skype. And we send cards or flowers, take our mothers out to brunch or dinner. For some of us, our mothers have passed away, so we recall the memories … and it gives us an opportunity for reflection. Printer Friendly Version
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Easier said than done. This week, I … along with others in the Dining With Dignity leadership … have been dealing with finding a new location for this evening meal for our homeless neighbors in St. Augustine. It seems that someone has found a legal clause which prohibits Dining With Dignity from using the present site near the corner of Bridge and Granada Streets. We don’t know who this person is, or their motivation, so people do what people do and speculate about what might have brought this about, and in the end that speculation leads to finger-pointing, fault-finding, and blame. Printer Friendly Version
The gospels contain a number of references to vineyard and vines.
“I am the vine, you are the branches …” (JN 15:5) Printer Friendly Version
You may have already noticed, but this Sunday’s lessons, and much of our music this morning, contain references to sheep and/or shepherds. The prime example is the 23rd Psalm, which we just recited, and the Gradual Hymn before the reading of the Gospel was a paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm. In the Gospel of John Jesus refers to himself as the “Good Shepherd,” and the Choir Anthem after this sermon, as well as the Offertory Hymn, the Choir Anthem at Communion, and our closing hymn are all references to sheep and or shepherds. Just so you get the point … Guess what? Today is known as “Good Shepherd Sunday!” |
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