Homily

Evensong Prayers Read today’s scripture Prayers from Zoom Evensong 17 January for St Matthew-St Aidan and St Luke’s, Peterborough. O Lord, on the Second Sunday after The Epiphany, may we see once again the revelation of your light to our world. Brighten the corners of the world when shadow falls upon them. Help us to…

The Epiphany 6 January Read today’s gospel scripture → Matthew 2: 1-12 We always think about the Wise Men as being kings from the East. With that in mind, first of all, it’s interesting to note the contrast between how these kings responded to Jesus’ birth and how Herod, king of God’s people was planning…

A Story at Christmas 2020 Sarah sat perched, somewhat precariously for her young age, on a tall wooden stool just behind and to the right of a large reception desk where her father sat as he welcomed the guests. There was a flurry of activity. One family was arriving right after the other.    When…

Advent III Read today’s gospel scripture → JOHN 1:6-8, 19-28 As the new year of the Church unfolds, we now have entered the Third Sunday in Advent. This third Sunday is Gaudete. The Sunday for joy. It is hard to feel joyful in these times of COVD, but let us try. It is important. A…

The Second Sunday of Advent Read today’s gospel scripture → Mark 1: 1-8 PLEASE NOTE: This homily contains direct and indirect references to the Gospel passage. Having it fresh in your mind will be helpful for understanding and reflection. Advent is a time of expectation and of longing. The words of the Prophet Isaiah echo…

“You that are blessed by my Father…” Read today’s gospel scripture → Matthew 25:31-46 PLEASE NOTE: This homily contains direct and indirect references to the Gospel passage. Having it fresh in your mind will be helpful for understanding and reflection. http://anglicanchurchbuckhorn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Christ_King_2020.mp3 Listen to this homily Jesus tells a story of a king who says, “When…