20 November 2024; Revelation 4:1-11

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Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Are there dogs and other pets in heaven?  Perhaps we should withhold judgment on the question until we consider that around God’s throne in heaven are living creatures that resemble a lion, … Continued

17 November 2024 Mark 13: 24-32

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Please read the passage before the homily. Our reading is from a part of Mark’s gospel that we can call apocalyptic.  The description of events is final, strong, and violent.  The Judgment is black or white, with nothing in between.  … Continued

15 November 2024; 2 John 4-9

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Please read the passage before reading the commentary. John writes to a Christian community, a Church, whom he calls, Chosen Lady.  There are problems in the community.  John is happy that some are walking in the truth, even though not … Continued

13 November 2024; Titus 3:1-7

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Please read the passage before reading the commentary. In the aftermath of the national elections this fall, St Paul has much to offer us in this letter to Titus.  We do need to be under control, obedient, and peaceful. This … Continued

11 November 2024: Titus 1:1-9

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Please read the passage before reading the commentary. The letter to Titus is one of the later books of the Bible.  It mentions presbyters and bishops.  The Church is moving into a more organized structure.  The age of the apostles … Continued

8 November 2024 Philippians 3:17-4:1

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Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Our citizenship is in heaven.  Paul reminds all the Philippians and us that we should behave the way all the citizens of heaven ought to behave.  Parents expect their children to live … Continued