A NEW SEASON…AGAIN

I originally published this post in April of 2013. It is an abbreviated version of a sermon I had preached at the parish I served, The Lutheran Church of the Covenant, on the second Sunday of Easter. Since we read the same Gospel every year at this time, I wanted to bring this one back, sinceContinueContinue reading “A NEW SEASON…AGAIN”

CHRIST HAS ARISEN, ALLELUIA!

Christ has arisen, alleluia. Rejoice and praise him, alleluia. For our redeemer burst from the tomb, even from death, dispelling its gloom. Refrain       Let us sing praise to him with endless joy.      Death’s fearful sting he has come to destroy.      Our sin forgiving, alleluia!      Jesus is living, alleluia! [Evangelical Lutheran WorshipContinueContinue reading “CHRIST HAS ARISEN, ALLELUIA!”

HOLY WEEK 2015

“…among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”  [John 12:20-21] In this year of firsts as bishop, I had the blessed opportunity on Tuesday of Holy Week to preside overContinueContinue reading “HOLY WEEK 2015”