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23 OT B ~ Mk. 7:31-37 ~ "Beyond Astonishment" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

Sep 3, 20245 min read

23 OT B ~ Mk. 7:31-37 ~ "Beyond Astonishment" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

Jesus had completed his ministry among the Gentiles after the healing of the Syrophoenician Woman’s daughter in Tyre. At least that is...

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22 OT B~ Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27~ "All Good Gifts" Rev. Richard Eslinger

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Aug 27, 20245 min read

22 OT B~ Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27~ "All Good Gifts" Rev. Richard Eslinger

In the early 1970’s a new rock opera came out, Godspell. It was based on Jesus’ parables in St. Matthew’s Gospel. It seemed like the...

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Aug 19, 20243 min read

21 OT B ~ Jn. 6:60-69 "A Hard Saying" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

Just imagine the scene. Jesus was in Capernaum, teaching in the synagogue. He and the disciples had returned from a hillside where...

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20 OT B ~John 6: 51-58 ~ "A Deeper Union with Christ" Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

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Aug 14, 20243 min read

20 OT B ~John 6: 51-58 ~ "A Deeper Union with Christ" Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

May the Lord Jesus Christ protect you and lead you to eternal life. A nice phrase, a pious thought, and you’ve probably never heard it...

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Aug 8, 20243 min read

19 OT B 1 Kg. 19:4-8 "Under the Broom Tree" ~Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

During the time of the prophet Elijah, the people of Israel had become comfortable adaptable easy to sway. A little too easy. They began...

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18 OT B~ "The Bread of Heaven" Jn 6:24-35 Rev. Richard Eslinger

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Jul 30, 20247 min read

18 OT B~ "The Bread of Heaven" Jn 6:24-35 Rev. Richard Eslinger

The profound feeding miracle had now taken place; the Five Thousand were fed by Jesus with a little boy’s gift of five barley loaves and...

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17 OT B ~ Homiletical Exegesis~ Jn 6:1-15 ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

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Jul 22, 20247 min read

17 OT B ~ Homiletical Exegesis~ Jn 6:1-15 ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

The Gospel Lesson for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, begins an intercalation of the entire Bread of Life Discourse from John’s...

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16 OT B ~ Mk. 6:30-34 "Rest a While" ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

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Jul 15, 20242 min read

16 OT B ~ Mk. 6:30-34 "Rest a While" ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

I hear the words of Jesus, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while,” and I have three questions. When? Where? How?...

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Jul 8, 20244 min read

15 OT B ~ Mk. 6:7-13 ~ "With Nothing But a Staff..." ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

Scripture scholars and preachers often tell us that this passage speaks to the importance of “Travelling Light.” They remind us (rightly)...

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14 OT B ~ Mk, 6:1-6 ~ "Hometown Hero" Rev. Richard Eslinger

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Jul 2, 20246 min read

14 OT B ~ Mk, 6:1-6 ~ "Hometown Hero" Rev. Richard Eslinger

You see it over and over when you drive through a new area on one of the “blue highway” roads. As you come to the next town, you...

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Jun 25, 20243 min read

13 OT B + Mk 5:21-43 + "Welcome to Iceberg Alley" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

Despite the abundance of healing stories in the New Testament, including the two we read today, about a woman with a hemorrhage and the...

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12OT B ~ Mk.4:35-41~ "A Violent Squall" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

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Jun 17, 20246 min read

12OT B ~ Mk.4:35-41~ "A Violent Squall" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

Ever since Jesus had invited these fishermen to “follow me” their fishing had been with Jesus and on solid ground. Jesus had used...

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Jun 11, 20245 min read

11 OT B ~Mk. 4:26-34 "Sideways" ~ Susan McGurgan, D. Min.

Most of us turn to scripture seeking answers, looking for inspiration, longing for insights, encouragement, and truth. We turn to...

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Jun 4, 20243 min read

10 OT B ~ Gen. 3:9-15 ~ "What Lies are You Believing?" Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

What lies are you believing? Worthless. Failure. Unloved. What lies are you believing that invite you to live in fear or envy? What lies...

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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ B ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

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May 29, 20243 min read

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ B ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

I have been thinking a lot lately about the day that the fire destroyed our offices and seriously damaged the chapel and the old rectory....

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May 20, 20245 min read

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity B~ "Spin the Globe" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

When the brutal Oklahoma summers became too hot to ride bikes, too hot to play World Series Whiffle Ball (Cards vs. Yankees) and the...

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May 14, 20243 min read

Pentecost Sunday B ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

We warn children in no uncertain terms, “Do not play with matches!” “Stay away from the fire!” “Be careful, you’ll burn yourself!” We...

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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord B ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

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May 6, 20242 min read

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord B ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is one of my favorite family stories from the Acts of the Apostles. Forty...

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Easter 6 B ~ John 15:9-17 ~ "Loving One Another" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger, PhD

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Apr 30, 20246 min read

Easter 6 B ~ John 15:9-17 ~ "Loving One Another" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger, PhD

This Sunday is all about love. As Jesus speaks to his disciples, and to us, in this lesson, the word, “love,” pops up at least nine...

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Apr 23, 20244 min read

Easter 5 B ~ "Lessons from the Vineyard" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

I remember the first time I visited a vineyard, and despite the many references in scripture to vineyards, vines, branches— references...

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23 OT B ~ Mk. 7:31-37 ~ "Beyond Astonishment" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

22 OT B~ Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27~ "All Good Gifts" Rev. Richard Eslinger

21 OT B ~ Jn. 6:60-69 "A Hard Saying" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

20 OT B ~John 6: 51-58 ~ "A Deeper Union with Christ" Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

19 OT B 1 Kg. 19:4-8 "Under the Broom Tree" ~Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

18 OT B~ "The Bread of Heaven" Jn 6:24-35 Rev. Richard Eslinger

17 OT B ~ Homiletical Exegesis~ Jn 6:1-15 ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

16 OT B ~ Mk. 6:30-34 "Rest a While" ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

15 OT B ~ Mk. 6:7-13 ~ "With Nothing But a Staff..." ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

14 OT B ~ Mk, 6:1-6 ~ "Hometown Hero" Rev. Richard Eslinger

13 OT B + Mk 5:21-43 + "Welcome to Iceberg Alley" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

12OT B ~ Mk.4:35-41~ "A Violent Squall" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

11 OT B ~Mk. 4:26-34 "Sideways" ~ Susan McGurgan, D. Min.

10 OT B ~ Gen. 3:9-15 ~ "What Lies are You Believing?" Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ B ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity B~ "Spin the Globe" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

Pentecost Sunday B ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord B ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

Easter 6 B ~ John 15:9-17 ~ "Loving One Another" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger, PhD

Easter 5 B ~ "Lessons from the Vineyard" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

What's New?

New Position for Susan McGurgan
Susan is now the Director of the Preach All Ways Lilly Compelling Preaching Grant and Associate Professor of Theology at Marian University, Indianapolis.

20 OT B ~ "A Deeper Union with Christ" ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min. ~Preach This Week

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23 OT B ~ Mk. 7:31-37 ~ "Beyond Astonishment" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

22 OT B~ Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27~ "All Good Gifts" Rev. Richard Eslinger

21 OT B ~ Jn. 6:60-69 "A Hard Saying" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

20 OT B ~John 6: 51-58 ~ "A Deeper Union with Christ" Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

19 OT B 1 Kg. 19:4-8 "Under the Broom Tree" ~Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

18 OT B~ "The Bread of Heaven" Jn 6:24-35 Rev. Richard Eslinger

17 OT B ~ Homiletical Exegesis~ Jn 6:1-15 ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

16 OT B ~ Mk. 6:30-34 "Rest a While" ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

15 OT B ~ Mk. 6:7-13 ~ "With Nothing But a Staff..." ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

14 OT B ~ Mk, 6:1-6 ~ "Hometown Hero" Rev. Richard Eslinger

13 OT B + Mk 5:21-43 + "Welcome to Iceberg Alley" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

12OT B ~ Mk.4:35-41~ "A Violent Squall" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger

11 OT B ~Mk. 4:26-34 "Sideways" ~ Susan McGurgan, D. Min.

10 OT B ~ Gen. 3:9-15 ~ "What Lies are You Believing?" Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ B ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity B~ "Spin the Globe" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

Pentecost Sunday B ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord B ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min.

Easter 6 B ~ John 15:9-17 ~ "Loving One Another" ~ Rev. Richard Eslinger, PhD

Easter 5 B ~ "Lessons from the Vineyard" ~ Susan McGurgan, D.Min.

What's New?

New Position for Susan McGurgan Susan is now the Director of the Preach All Ways Lilly Compelling Preaching Grant and Associate Professor of Theology at Marian University, Indianapolis. 20 OT B ~ "A Deeper Union with Christ" ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min. ~Preach This Week

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New Position for Susan McGurgan
Susan is now the Director of the Preach All Ways Lilly Compelling Preaching Grant and Associate Professor of Theology at Marian University, Indianapolis.

20 OT B ~ "A Deeper Union with Christ" ~ Rev. Benjamin Roberts, D.Min. ~Preach This Week