Tag: Little Apocalypse
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The Beginning Is Near – An Advent Sermon On Mark 13:24-37
After the start of the Israel-Hamas war I heard comments about the end of the world. A couple of people asked me if I thought the end was near. I heard the same kind of comments and questions after the Robb School shooting. I also heard them following the January 6 insurrection. And just a Read more
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Do Not Be Alarmed – A Sermon On Mark 13:1-8
Do not be alarmed. That’s the first thing I have to say about today’s gospel (Mark 13:1-8). And it’s the same thing Jesus told the disciples. “Do not be alarmed.” Do not be disturbed or troubled by all these things. Do not be frightened. Jesus also told the disciples that he’s not talking about an Read more
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Apocalypse – When the Temple Falls
The collect and readings for yesterday may be found here. The appointed gospel is Mark 13:1-8: As he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” 2Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left Read more
Interrupting the Silence 