The Lord Jesus is our Righteousness

Last Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 29C) - November 24, 2019

Jeremiah 23:1-6

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds...

New Creations

23rd Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 28C)

November 17, 2019

Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSV)

I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am abou...

"Building God's Temples"

Written and delivered by M. Idella Jones

22nd Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 27C) - November 10, 2019

Pledge Blessing Sunday @ St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Savannah, GA

Haggai 1:15b-2:9

In the second year of King Darius, in the seventh month, on...

“Celebrating All the Saints”

All Saints Day (tr.) - November 3, 2019

Luke 6:20-31

Jesus looked up at his disciples and said:

“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.

“Blessed are you who weep...

“We All Need Grace”

20th Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 25C)

Luke 18:9-14

Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax colle...

"Grant Me Justice!"

19th Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 24C)

Luke 18:1-8

Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city...