Trinity 1

Proud in the world, in hell a beggar

June 5, 2010

The Lutheran Study Bible has a wonderful quotation from Augustine on the Gospel appointed for tomorrow (Trinity 1), Luke 16.19-31, the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus: Proud in the world, in hell a beggar! For that poor man did attain to his crumbs; but the other attained not to the drop of water.

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Trinity 1: Luke 16:19-31

June 15, 2009

“Blessed be the Holy Trinity and the undivided Unity; let us give glory to Him, for He has shown mercy to us!” Thus the Divine Service began last week, on Trinity Sunday: praising God for His mercy toward us. Today’s Gospel warns of a radical disconnect—does our life, do our words and actions, reflect the [...]

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Trinity 1 + Luke 16.19-31

May 25, 2008

Did he get depressed, lying in the dirt? As people passed him by on the road, hurrying to meetings, walking or running for exercise, heading for the store to purchase a present, carrying a bag or basket to market to pick up food for the evening meal, did he get depressed? Perhaps a few people [...]

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When he has tried thy soul with sadness

May 24, 2008

Several years ago, friend and former parishioner Bob Waters gently cautioned me about something I said about depression in a sermon. I have not stopped thinking about what he said, and the issue in general. I have come to very much agree with him. Telling a person suffering from depression to “cheer up” – or [...]

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