PENTECOST XVII September 24, 2023 “Cleansed and Refreshed”   “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.”  (Psalm 51:1-2)    “Create in me a clean heart, O God, andRead More →

PENTECOST XVI September 17, 2023 “Out of the Depths”  “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.  Lord, hear my voice!  Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!”     (Psalm 130:1-2)      “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, myRead More →

PENTECOST XV September 10, 2023 “Want or Need: What’s the Difference?”   “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.  Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you needRead More →