Phil 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Lent 2C Well, believe it or not, it is already the second Sunday of Lent. This season has crept up on me this year and I think I am not alone in that. It has come quite early, since it is set by the date of Easter and that date changes…
Lenten Wednesday Matthew 5:21-24 21“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a…
Today is a day we celebrate a very famous saint and he is probably every bit as well known as St Nicholas. It is St Valentine’s Day. Over this past week, everywhere you looked, people were talking about love. St Valentine was a real person and is a real saint recognized by the Catholic church,…
Here we begin our Lenten journey, the 40 days of preparation for Easter. It is the beginning of our journey to the cross. Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the coming of the wise men to see the new born king. Lent comes early this year and we are barely beyond the start of…
This is an older Ash Wednesday homily re-posted by request. Blessed Lent to you all. Earlier this week, as the church secretary was preparing to send out information on our Lenten activities, she came to my office and said, “What’s the word for what you do with the ashes?” It made me pause a moment.…
Shepherdess Writes 