Author: Rev. Jeffrey Tooke

Our readings today at Trinity Buffalo include Romans 12:1-18, a quote by Arlo Gunthrie, and Matthew 6:26-34. We explore that like Francis at San Damiano, we hear Christ’s call to rebuild the Church recognizing that to rebuild the Church is to live our baptism boldly, seeing the image of God in every person, resisting false… Read more

Our readings today at St. Mark’s in North Tonawanda are Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; and Luke 16:19-31.  We explore today’s parable with the imagery of the Ghosts of Past, Present and Future calling us to name the marginalized at our gates and to live as a community of justice and compassion… Read more

Our readings at Trinity Buffalo are Exodus 32: 7-14, the poem “Perfection, Perfection” by Killian McDonnell, OSB, and Luke 15:1-10. We explore our journey of faith as our search for God within the baptized community together and reflecting on how we can discern current events together within this community. https://sacredquest.substack.com/p/proper-19-the-god-who-searches-for Read more

Our readings at St. Mark’s in North Tonawanda are Isaiah 58:9b-14, Psalm 103: 1-8, Hebrews 12:18-29, and Luke 13:10-17. We explore what Jesus thought about healing on the Sabbath and what resting in God’s presence can mean for us today. https://sacredquest.substack.com/p/proper-16c-abiding-with-god-right Read more

Our readings today at Trinity Buffalo are Isaiah 5:1-7, the poem “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou, and Luke 12:49-56.  We explore what it means to read the signs of the times and to become all flame to bring love and justice into the world. https://sacredquest.substack.com/p/proper-15c-being-all-flame-reading Read more

Our readings today at Trinity Buffalo are Genesis 18:1-15, the poem “Practicing” by Julia Fehrenbacher, and Luke 10:38-42. We explore the revelation that true hospitality is not just about serving others, but about recognizing and receiving God’s presence, who continually seeks to dwell with us. https://sacredquest.substack.com/p/proper-11c-the-hospitality-of-god Image of Abraham and the Three Angels by Marc… Read more

The readings today at St. Andrew’s, in Burt, NY, are Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-9, Colossians 1:1-14, and Luke 10:25-37. We explore the familiar parable with new eyes, considering who’s in and who’s out in this new perspective, and we consider this within the context of our baptismal vows which calls us to a new experience.… Read more

Our readings at St. Mark’s in North Tonawanda, NY, are Isaiah 65:1-9, Psalm 22:18-27, Galatians 3:23-29, and Luke 8:26-39. We explore our attitude towards transformation of ourselves and others, and how our transformation can be a witness to God’s love for those around us right where we are. Proper 7C: Don’t Be Afraid of the… Read more

Our readings today at Trinity Buffalo are Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; the poem “Together” by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, and John 16:12-15. We explore the current crisis in the Trinity and how we can respond together to that crisis. Trinity Sunday C: A Crisis in the Trinity Read more

Our readings today at St. Andrew’s in Burt, NY, are Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Romans 8:14-17, and John 14:8-17, 25-27. We explore how the Spirt that arrived at Pentecost is still present and speaking today in the ordinary people and moments of our lives. Pentecost C: Hearing the Spirit in the Ordinary Read more