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Fr. Guillermo A. Arboleda
- Sep 4, 2018
- 6 min
From Death to Life (15th Pentecost, Proper 17B, Baptism)
“From Death to New Life” By Fr. Guillermo A. Arboleda 15th Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 17B) Baptism of Cory Taylor James 1:17-27 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. You must understand this, my beloved: let ev
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Fr. Guillermo A. Arboleda
- Apr 24, 2018
- 5 min
Becoming Sheep in Jesus' Flock (Easter 4B)
Fr. Guillermo A. Arboleda baptizes DeAndre Scott on April 22, 2018. “Becoming Sheep in Jesus’ Flock” A sermon by Fr. Guillermo A. Arboleda for the 4th Sunday in Easter (B) on the occasion of four baptisms at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. John 10:1-18 “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate f
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Fr. Guillermo A. Arboleda
- Jun 12, 2017
- 4 min
Baptism & The New Creation (Trinity Sunday, A)
Baptism & The New Creation (Genesis 1:1-2:4; Matthew 28:16-20) On this Trinity Sunday, we are blessed to hold a baptism for Edison, the child of Courtney and Eduardo. Baptism is a time of joy, hope, and expectation. We are celebrating the birth of this child, but also marking the beginning of his lifelong journey in the Christian faith. This is a time of initiation. We often think of baptism as a way of joining a congregation. And that’s true; Edison will be a member of St. M
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Fr. Guillermo A. Arboleda
- Nov 6, 2016
- 5 min
Transformed Into Christ: All Saints' Day (Year C)
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 now, for you will laugh. "Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the
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