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Sermon Summaries & Reflections
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
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Gratitude: Where Deep Gladness Meets the World’s Deep Hunger
Finding Gratitude in Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving! As we celebrate, I want us to reflect on the deep human need to express gratitude. Brené Brown defines gratitude as “an emotion that reflects our deep appreciation for what we val
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Faith: The Gift That Attaches Us to God’s Plan
The Faith That Serves Life doesn’t always go as planned. Whether it’s our own bad decisions and mistakes, the self-destructive paths of loved ones, or global economic forces, we constantly face dashed plans and unrealized expectatio
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Founding Principles of St. Barnabas’ Church
The Mission of St. Barnabas was founded in 1870 by the Reverend Henry Holland, rector of St. George’s Church in St. Catharines, who recognized the need for church expansion to the city’s less affluent east side. The history of t
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Faithful with What is Given
The Gospel today, the parable of the dishonest steward, isn’t a simple story with a clear moral. The steward, who’s been dishonest, is commended by his master for his shrewdness in worldly matters. This is a lesson for us: Jesus
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A Foolish Farmer’s Guide to True Wealth
Jesus uses a story of a foolish farmer to guide us to true wealth – God’s love. What Blinds Us to God’s Love? God’s love is the very substance from which we come, and it underpins our lives. Yet, our lives often fail to
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Mary & Martha: Integrate Faith and Action
Today, we delve into the familiar story of Mary and Martha, often sparking a debate: should we prioritize prayer or action? I propose this isn’t an either/or question, but rather an invitation to integrate both within ourselves for ge
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Good Samaritan: Radical Love
In this sermon, I delve into the timeless Parable of the Good Samaritan, a story so impactful that its essence, “Good Samaritans,” is even embedded in our laws, encouraging us to aid in emergencies without fear. While a casual r
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Sent Out: Our Mission as Christians
Christian Mission Today’s Gospel, though specific in its details, provides a powerful illustration of our identity as Christians and as a church. We are constantly “being sent”, just as the Lord appointed seventy others to go
