June 23, 2025
On this Feast of Corpus Christi, we explore the profound significance of Holy Communion, a tradition instituted long before the Reformation. It’s a day to reflect on the Eucharist as a tangible reminder of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, a concept familiar in St. Paul’s day when sacrifices were commonplace. We’ll delve into the Eucharistic prayer, a prayer of thanksgiving for Christ’s sacrifice for the sins of the world. This sacrament, deeply personal and communal, fosters spiritual unity and invites us to join our own sacrifices with Christ’s. Discover how we are nourished and strengthened by Christ’s real presence to live lives that honour God and bless others.
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June 15, 2025
This past Friday, a visit to the Willow Arts Community exhibition profoundly moved me, showcasing the resilience and depth of artists living with mental illness and substance abuse through their powerful self-expressions. This experience, highlighting the inadequacy of words to convey deep truth, resonated as I prepared my Trinity Sunday sermon, realizing that doctrine, like art descriptions, offers a fuller experience of God. Ultimately, the sermon aims to express gratitude for the doctrine of the Trinity, as it provides a framework for exploring God’s breadth and depth as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, continuously calling us into a divine dance of love and community.
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June 8, 2025
Today’s sermon delves into the theology of the Holy Spirit, drawing practical lessons from Pentecost readings and exploring the Spirit’s transformative impact on believers. It also incorporates the personal context of the preacher’s upcoming retirement, reflecting on their ministry at St. Barnabas and the future discernment process for the church. Discover how the Holy Spirit fosters intimacy with God, unity within the church, and growth in spiritual fruits, and gain insight into the exciting future of St. Barnabas by tuning in to the full sermon on YouTube!
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June 1, 2025
In the celebration of Jesus’ Ascension, we delve into a truth so central it stands alongside the Incarnation, Passion, Death, and Resurrection. This profound event offers us hope in the face of our own mortality, promising that our frail human nature is no obstacle to union with God, and that ultimately, God will draw us to Godself. Join us as we explore how the ascended Christ continues to direct operations on earth as our eternal guide and the very source of blessing and power for God’s mission.
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