St. Philip and St. James
Appointed Lessons
Isaiah 30:18-21 * 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 * John 14:6-14 * Psalm 119:33-40
Scripture quotations labeled NRSV are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, and used by permission.
The Living Word | Lectionary Preaching Aids
Classic Texts
Johann Gerhard: To Bring Us Back to the Divine LightÂ
“As God the Father in former times divided the light from darkness in the creation through his Son, so he especially in redemption wanted to bring us back to the divine light through this Son whom he sent in the flesh.”Â
Articles
Cole Hartin: Pastoral Ministry: Not a Call to Make the World a Better PlaceÂ
“Clergy are not ordained to make the world happier or more fulfilled, but to share in the ministry of Jesus before his Father, as we are empowered by the Holy Spirit. This will include helping when we can, but we are not helpers, we are servants of Christ.”Â
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Sarah Cornwell: Dog FaithÂ
“No one who has a puppy (or a human child, for that matter!) full of life can help but make sacrifices in order to give them outlets for their enthusiasm and affections, and many times it doesn’t even feel like work. So it is with faith.”Â
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Elizabeth Anderson: Translating the TrinityÂ
“The semantic range of Father has historically encompassed a number of things, including authority and governance, providence and protection, the active power of creation (a creation that is by will rather than by emanation or generation), and a loving intimacy of relationship.”Â
