Interrupting the Silence

Tag: Proper 15A

  • “Uh-Oh” – A Sermon On Matthew 15:10-28

    “Uh-Oh” – A Sermon On Matthew 15:10-28

    “Listen and understand,” Jesus says in today’s gospel (Matthew 15:10-28). Imagine what our world and lives might be like if listening and understanding were our daily practices. There is a lot of practical wisdom in what Jesus says and we’ve all experienced the truth of his words. Haven’t there been times when deep thorough listening Read more

  • Children and Dogs – A Sermon on Matthew 15:21-28, Proper 15A

    The collect and readings for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9A, may be found here. The appointed gospel is Match 15:21-28. Jesus left Gennesaret and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of Read more