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Bible Study-Jeremiah
Welcome and Introduction to the Major Prophets Welcome to our Bible study! Today we focus on Jeremiah, the second of the major prophets (after Isaiah, which we covered last week). In the Old Testament, prophecy isn’t limited to the bo
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Faith & Spiritual Growth, Sermon Summaries & Reflections
Bible Study-Lamentations
Introduction: Finding Good News in a Book of Sorrow As some of you have mentioned, the Book of Lamentations is not the most uplifting read—its title itself suggests sorrow, weeping, and mourning. I agree, but I want to push back gently: t
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Bible Study – Baruch
Introduction to the Book of Baruch – by Fr. Kuzma My dear friends, today we are entering somewhat uncharted territory for many people. In most Bibles, after the Book of Lamentations, the text jumps directly to Ezekiel. Biblical commen
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Quiet People
A number of years ago, a book came out that made a big splash among counselors, psychologists, and priests alike. It was called *Quiet* by Susan Cain—a psychological and sociological study that highlighted the value of introverts in a pre
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Fr. Michael’s Final Sermon: Christ the King and God’s Mercy
As I offer my final sermon as your priest-in-charge, my heart is filled with gratitude for the last five and three-quarter years of ministry at St. Barnabas and the beautiful retirement celebration we shared. On this final Sunday of the lit
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Trust God’s Hand: Enduring Loss Unveils Our Souls
The Unveiling Word: Trust in God’s Providence Today’s gospel passage presents us with a vitally important word: a word of warning, of opportunity, and of promise that can expose the inner workings of our minds, hearts, and souls. Sp
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Remembering the Faithful: Sustained by Hope in Christ
The Living Hope: Nurtured by Remembrance As my days as priest-in-charge of St. Barnabas wind down, I find myself experiencing things for the last time—from parish meetings to my final Remembrance Day as Padre. These events are bittersweet
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Saints: Flawed People Transformed by God’s Love.
The Encouragement of All Saints Sunday Growing up, my heroes ranged from cartoon characters and sports stars to the Saints I learned about in my devout Roman Catholic family. The Lives of the Saints described individuals who lived lives of
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Evensong’s Ancient Wisdom Eases Modern Anxiety.
Finding Peace in Evensong We are told that we are living in an age of anxiety , with concerns ranging from global crises to personal worries about our favorite teams or a retiring priest. To help deal with these anxieties, I recommend takin
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Loving God and neighbour trumps loveless prayers, tithes, and fasting.
Love Triumphs Over Ritual The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector can leave us puzzled. Both men went to the temple to pray, which is a good thing, but we see a mix of good and bad in both of them. The Pharisee, though generally o
