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Believe Magdalena’s story

Sermon for the Vigil of Easter +  John 20:1-18  + The Gospels all tell us that a group of women went to Jesus’ tomb very early on Sunday morning to attend to His hastily-wrapped body which was put to rest … Continue reading

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The cup has been drunk, for you

Sermon for Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-53:12  +  John 18:1-19:42 It always strikes me, reading from St. John’s Passion account, how Jesus responded to Peter after Peter cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant. After praying so earnestly those … Continue reading

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The Christian Passover surpasses the old one

Sermon for Maundy Thursday Exodus 12:1-14  +  1 Corinthians 11:23-32  +  John 3:1-15 It’s no coincidence that the suffering and death of the Christ took place during the Jewish celebration of the Passover. God Himself connects the redemption from slavery … Continue reading

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Sermon for Holy Monday

We covered a lot of ground already this evening: From Jesus’ anguish and prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane, to the venomous hatred for the Christ shown by the Church—the Jewish Council, to the failure of secular government to fulfill … Continue reading

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The humility-seeking mind of Christ

Right Click to Save Sermon for Palm Sunday Philippians 2:5-11  +  Matthew 21:1-9  +  Passion History Reading What a sight it must have been, Jesus the Rabbi, Jesus the Teacher, the Preacher, the Miracle-Worker, loved by many, hated by more, … Continue reading

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