Last Sunday of the Epiphany February 23, 2020 Exodus 24:12-18 II Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9 It comes as a bit of a surprise to find that there are very few direct manifestations of God’s appearance or voice in the Bible. God does not let himself be seen directly or his voice be heard by human…
Sixième dimanche après l’Épiphanie 16 février 2020 Au sommet de l’Arc de Triomphe à Paris se trouve une sculpture monumentale en bronze doré représentant la Paix installée sur un char triomphal tiré par quatre chevaux de front. C’est parfaitement conforme au style classique qui s’harmonise avec l’Arc lui-même. Dans la mythologie classique –…
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany February 9,2020 Isaiah 58:I-12 I Corinthians 2:I-16 Matthew 5:13-20 In the early 1600’s, the Puritan colonists of New England thought very highly of themselves indeed. One of their leading lights was the preacher John Winthrop, who preached a sermon in 1630 entitled “A Model of Christian Charity.” He warned his congregation…
Candlemas February 2, 2020 Malachi 3:1,-4 Hebrews 2:1,4-18 Luke 2:22-40 Major feasts of the church calendar have a far more ancient history than we might suppose. They are based on the holy days – or the sacred days – of the pagan calendars that pre-dated Christianity. Christmas takes place near the winter solstice.…