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Sermon - August 7th
NOTE: Past homilies: above: click: "Sunday&Sermons"
August 7th - 9th @Pentecost -
READINGS:
[We use the "Track 2" readings at St. Richard]
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp14_RCL.html
Homily for August 7th
LOOKING AHEAD: Aug 14th - Readings:
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp15_RCL.html
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Pentecostés #9 - 7 Agosto
Lecturas:
NOTE: Arriba de la primera lectura en este sitio de web, se encuentra dos "links": SEMICONTINUAS y COMPLEMENTARIAS. Marque "COMPLEMENTARIAS":
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/es/lectionary/propio-14c/
HOMILÍA - 7 Agosto:
Semana entrante - 14 agosto:
NOTE: Arriba de la primera lectura en este sitio de web, se encuentra dos "links": SEMICONTINUAS y COMPLEMENTARIAS. Marque "COMPLEMENTARIAS":
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/es/lectionary/propio-15c/
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Aug 3rd - THE BEACON
Good afternoon to all!! Lovely day once again.
Have been considering Father Gary's homily last week...while watching the workings of the world. Flooding and disaster strike several areas, warring continues in Ukraine, primaries throughout our country, China begins "war games" surrounding Taiwan and over 600 bishops gathering at the Lambeth Conference with very diverse ideas and beliefs.
Father Gary's reference to 7' walls with tops encrusted with broken glass to prevent entry to any but the owners took me back to my first visit to Mexico when I was 12-years old. It was a foreign country to me both geographically and psychologically. Passing from the US into Mexico via the railroad was the first time I'd seen people living in homes made of gathered pieces from garbage dumps, cardboard walls, tin sheets, wood, tarps of cloth and canvas all scavenged and put to good use. Each time the train stopped there were nearly naked children trying to sell what they had, distinctly recall them trying to sell iguanas to the train passengers. It was a good thing to learn for a pre-teen who although not wealthy, did not lack for anything.
It has been decades since that first sight outside of the US and in brief, the years have shown, you cannot receive with a closed fist. You can also not give while grasping whatever you deem a treasure.
Thought too of a South African word, ubuntu.Ubuntu; a quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity. "there is need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu, not victimization".
In our attempts to be the hands, feet and voice of Jesus Christ on earth, we give in various ways. We each make our decisions based on what we can do, what we can give. We do not have to be in lock-step in any way but we can learn from one another, we can share our ideas in a prayerful manner, we can give generously of ourselves while allowing others to do the same. Often the most generous are those who seemingly have the least....I think perhaps those who have the least may be the richest to God.
Yesterday, the Lambeth Conference attendees were able to finalize a document which has been signed by many of the bishops from 166 countries. The joy found in this, the result of allowing and accepting the dignity of all is a huge accomplishment. The following article, it seems, shows the love of God and all creation making our way along with our siblings in Christ in respect and appreciation for all perspectives relating to human dignity. So very appreciative of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and all who are diligently working at bridging the diversity of the Anglican Communion.
As always please pray for our Bishop's Committee, those in need of any sort, in peril and in joy. We pray for peaceful coexistence, reconciliation and an appreciation of we have been given.
Love and blessings,
St. Richards
Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry is among the bishops from around the Anglican Communion who signed this statement affirming and celebrating LGBTQ+ people. He is pictured here at the #lambethconference.
Full statement: “So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God.” - Ephesians 2:19
"I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” - John 13:34
God is Love! This love revealed by Jesus, described in the Scriptures and proclaimed by the Church, is Good News for all - without exception. That is why we believe that LGBT+ people are a precious part of God’s creation - for each of us is ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’ (Psalm 139:14), and all are equally loved. We recognize that many LGBT+ people have historically been wounded by the Church and particularly hurt by the events of the last few weeks. We wish to affirm the holiness of their love wherever it is found in committed relationships.We therefore commit to working with our siblings across the Communion to listen to their stories and understand their contexts, which vary greatly. However, we will never shy away from tackling discrimination and prejudice against those of differing sexualities and gender identities. Together, we will speak healing and hope to our broken world and look forward to the day when all may feel truly welcomed, valued and affirmed.
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Help out!
The Mountain Homeless Coalition ministry all started four years ago, when St. Richard's little Outreach Committee, along with a couple of our local Presbyterian friends, formed a 501c3 and by the grace of God connected with the county Homeless Services.
We were awarded a $1.1 million grant to purchase 8 units in Big Bear for permanent housing for the homeless. We work now with 50 new requests for assistance monthly.
More info OR care to HELP?:
https://www.mountainhomelesscoalition.com
Facebook site:
https://www.facebook.com/MountainHomelessCoalition/
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RAINBOW BRIDGE
The Rainbow Bridge Pet Sanctuary is this church's burial site for pets. Members and non-members are welcome to bury their beloved animals' ashes in our garden as well as place a brick marker engraved with the pet's name and dates of life with you.
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Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
[picture: McWhirter Memorial Garden for Burials of cremains of our Loved Ones.
Members and non-members welcome.]
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