Jesus continued to pray for people even beyond the horizons he was familiar with or used to, or for that matter comfortable with. In that bunch were people who were thinking of killing him, conniving against him and obstructing the justice of God. Jesus prayed for those who will understand him and follow him as…
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Recognize Grace
In each one’s life there is a moment of glory and grace. Some of us recognize it as Jesus did and others wait around for it to happen. Each moment of Jesus’ life was a moment of glory and grace. So shall be in the life of those who follow him. But it takes openness,…
Accepting Who We Are!
Today we are all called to accept our nature to fail and our grace to succeed. This day reminds us that we can all grow in grace, and there is plenty of room for change. Today reminds us that we are in the company of beautiful people made of flesh and blood, just like us…
Two hours late, still not ready
Margaret was all ready for her date. She was wearing her best outfit, her hair was fixed, her makeup was perfect. Imagine her disappointment when her date didn’t show up! After an hour of waiting, Margaret decided that he wasn’t going to come. She changed into her pajamas, washed off her makeup, gathered up a…
God is likely to fail again!
In the actual preaching he often adds a few comments and connections as inspired that are not in this text.The following sermon is a working manuscript from which Fr. Jos Tharakan, Rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Russellville, AR, Preached today. In the jungles of South America in 1978 there was a massacre. Innocent people…