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”
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ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS
For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. [Romans 12:4-5] In my brief time as bishop, I have developed a new appreciation for the staff of ourContinueContinue reading “ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS”
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”
Walking Together in Faith 