By Mark Michael The Anglican Diocese of Goma is playing a central role in coordinating relief for thousands of people displaced by the deadly eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, one of the world’s most active volcanos, which is located just six miles from the Congolese city near the country’s border with Rwanda. The Anglican Alliance reports that development teams from the … [Read more...] about Congolese Anglicans Care for Volcano Survivors
Archives for June 1, 2021
2 Pentecost, Year B: Heartbreak and Mercy
SUNDAY’S READINGS | June 6, 2021 Track 1: 1 Sam. 8:4-11 (12-15), 16-20 (11:14-15) Ps. 138 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35 Track 2: Gen. 3:8-15 Ps. 130 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35 This is a heartbreaking story, at first. The kingdom of heaven was lost in this way. According to an ancient biblical story, we humans presumed to need and want something more than … [Read more...] about 2 Pentecost, Year B: Heartbreak and Mercy
With Gratitude
By Pamela Lewis A Reading from the Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 11 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, 13 they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And … [Read more...] about With Gratitude