The following is an edited version of the homily I preached at the Lutheran – Catholic Covenant Celebration at the Kent State University Newman Center on Sunday, October 26, 2014. With the Festival of All Saints approaching, I thought the baptismal themes expressed would be fitting for this day. The texts for the homily wereContinueContinue reading “BAPTIZED INTO NEW LIFE”
Category Archives: Baptism
CREATED, FORMED, REDEEMED, AND CALLED
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;ContinueContinue reading “CREATED, FORMED, REDEEMED, AND CALLED”
Welcome Into the Body of Christ
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 I can’t think of a better time to resume blogging than the first week of theContinueContinue reading “Welcome Into the Body of Christ”
Walking Together in Faith 