Tag: Luke 23:33-43

  • The Reign Of Nonviolence – A Christ The King Sermon On Luke 23:33-43

    The Reign Of Nonviolence – A Christ The King Sermon On Luke 23:33-43

    “The people stood by, watching Jesus on the cross.”  The crucifixion in November? What’s that about? Someone even asked me if I was sure I had the correct gospel for today. It is the correct gospel for today and I completely understand their question. Today’s gospel (Luke 23:33-43) feels out of place. It seems strange Read more

  • Re-membering is Paradise, A Sermon on Luke 23:33-43

    Re-membering is Paradise, A Sermon on Luke 23:33-43

    “Jesus, remember me” (From Luke 23:33-43, Proper 29C, The Feast of Christ the King). Those words from the thief on the cross echo a cry that arises deep within each one of us. We all know what it is like to be remembered and we know what it is like to be forgotten. Think of Read more

  • Playing King of the Hill – A Sermon for the Feast of Christ the King, Luke 23:33-43

    The collect and reading for the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday after Pentecost, may be found here. The appointed gospel is Luke 23:33-43. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus Read more