Let’s Eat!
There is a remarkable book that begins with a heartbreaking true story. The author recounts the sudden and tragic death of her brother-in-law, perishing in a freak train accident. And […]
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Are You Finished?
The works of the French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre are still popular today because the author expresses so well a prevailing mood of our time. He is extremely pessimistic about
Breathe It In
There are two possible answers to the question of life’s meaning and purpose. The first, a grim description in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” for whom life was … A tale told by
Claim the Name!
In Biblical times, peoples’ attitudes toward names and titles were steeped in meaning. For example, in invoking the Name of God, the pious Jews used the word “Yahweh,” which, standing
Let it Speak in Your Heart
In today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus gives the disciples the promise of a great gift to come. It is the last night of Jesus’ life and He is with the disciples
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The Interest is Astronomical
In Greek and Cypriot culture, “Worry beads,” also called Kompoloi, are strings of beads manipulated with one’s hands to pass the time. Among the traditional uses, the beads serve as
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He’s Betting on You!
A famous comedian-1 once observed, “Horse sense is the good judgment that keeps horses from betting on people.” Of course, “horse sense” is just another term for good old fashioned,
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Never Count the Cost!
In 1872, a great demonstration was held in New Castle, Scotland. Crowds had gathered to give tribute to a man who had been born exactly 100 years before. His name
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Show Me!
Some sportswriters dubbed the 1985 world series as the “Show Me” series. The two teams — the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals — both were from Missouri,
A Banner Day!
The famous German play, “Faust,” was inspired by a sixteenth-century magician who claimed to be in league with the devil. In one version of the legend, Faust sells his soul
The Gospel Truth
There is an old story about a rich man who had acquired his wealth through a series of questionable business deals. He decided to enter politics and run for public
No Greater Story
Jesus’ cry, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” is one of the most poignant moments in the gospels, or in any work of ancient literature. It is
Children’s Sunday Sermons March 2020
Children’s Sunday Sermon March 1, 2020 Good morning boys and girls. In the old “Bugs Bunny” cartoons, “Daffy Duck” often tries to trick Bugs into going someplace or doing something
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A Kind and Gentle Man
Some years ago, the widely read author and theologian Henri Nouwen wrote about a man named Bob, the husband of a friend of his who died suddenly of a heart
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Long Night’s Journey Into Day
The early Church leader, St. Augustine, once was confronted by a man who showed him his pagan idol and asked, “Here is my god; where is yours?” Augustine replied, “I
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Never Forget
A national magazine ran a story that began with a picture of a man lying prostrate on subway stairs. This was followed by a series of images taken for thirty
Always On Our Side
In the fairytale “The Hobbit,” all hobbits live very dull, docile, dreary lives. They eat six meals a day, and they love their peace and quiet. The quieter it is,
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A Glorious Ending!
There was once a wise old music teacher who taught scores of students over the years. Invariably, when she prepared her pupils for recitals, she would encourage them to practice
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Secret Face of Jesus
Those who have been to the Holy Land often come back to report a surprise: it is so very small. Especially Jerusalem. No matter how many Bible maps you may
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Only Love
In the famous novel, “The Diary of a Country Priest,” -1 there is a moving scene in which the priest encounters a woman who is completely turned in on herself.
