Month: March 2020
Bishop Roberto Schuler: “A Vision of Hope for these days”
Read More: Bishop Roberto Schuler: “A Vision of Hope for these days”March 27, 2020 I want to share with you a vision I had. It happened at dawn and it was the sight of just one scene: The Lord Jesus sitting on a high chair, like a throne. He was in a Long-sleeved tunic, his hair was long and back. His expression was strong and full…
Listening to God in a time of crisis
Read More: Listening to God in a time of crisisBp. Elmer’s homily on the 4th Sunday in Lent, transcribed by Deacon Andrew Gossage 22 March 2020 In today’s Gospel, Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth. During that time, blindness and other conditions were attributed to sinfulness; this prompted the disciples to ask who sinned – him or his parents. Our Lord…
Pray without Ceasing
Read More: Pray without Ceasing1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. “Rejoice always.” Hmm, kinda tough but I’m willing to do my best. “In everything give thanks.” Another tough one, but not as bad as rejoicing all the time. “Pray without ceasing.”…
Estonian Independence Day-2020
Read More: Estonian Independence Day-2020Each year on 24th February Estonia remembers and celebrates its status as an independent European nation. After WW1 when colonialism ceased to exist, the path towards independent political and national identity became a priority for many countries who had previously been subject to feudal rule going back to the time of Peter the Great in…
Repentance is not Humiliation
Read More: Repentance is not HumiliationBp. Elmer’s homily on Ash Wednesday, transcibed by Deaon Andrew Gossage 26 February 2020 As we enter the holy season of Lent, I remember that when I was young I thought the point of fasting was to give up meat or something you really like. I’ve come to understand that I need my love to…
Be cautious but NOT FEARFUL
Read More: Be cautious but NOT FEARFULBp. Elmer’s homily on the 1st Sunday inLent, transcribed by Deacon Andrew Gossage 1 March 2020 Whilst we are concerned about the virus, let us be reminded of God’s protection. We can be cautious, but we have no reason to fear. The Black Death in the 14th century may have killed as many as 200…
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