Posted by svanbaale |
This weekend and in the coming weeks, we will honor loved ones who have gone before us, celebrating All Saints Sunday at all three services. As in past years, we will light candles commemorating all the saints we have known in our lives who have gone on to heaven on a beautiful, hand-carved wooden cross. We light candles and say prayers in their memory each year on the first Sunday in November.
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Growing up in the Catholic Church, we didn’t hear much (if anything) about the Reformation — to the surprise of no one. I’m not positive if I knew much about Martin Luther until later in life. I’m pretty sure I had never heard “A Mighty Fortress” until I was in seminary.
For someone who didn’t grow up in the Lutheran Church, an occasion such as Reformation really excites me.…
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Last Sunday we heard one of the many scriptures about banquets, feasts, and food in general. Sometimes they’re just about having a place at the table in fellowship with others. Sometimes they suggest we should eat with people that the world says aren’t worthy, but God says they are. “Jesus is the Bread of Life” talks about how His peace fills you, so you’ll never be hungry or thirsty again.
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For something different, I thought I would write about the first and second readings for this Sunday instead of the Gospel reading. Both readings speak of rejoicing in God and the peace of God.
Rejoicing in God
In the first reading (Isaiah 25:1-9), it talks about exalting and praising God. “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you…