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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

Our readings at St. Mark’s in North Tonawanda were Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21: 10, 22-22:5; and John 14: 23-29. We explore Jesus’ discourse on his departure and the coming of the Spirit, and how to recognize the promise and gift of God abiding with us. https://sacredquest.substack.com/p/easter-6c-abiding-with-the-promise Read more

Our readings at St. Andrew’s, Burt, NY, today are Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17 and John 10:22-30. We explore discerning and responding to the voice of Jesus, and how we are held by God no matter the challenges or struggles we encounter. Easter 4C – Discerning the Shepherd’s Voice Read more

Our readings today at St. Mark’s in North Tonawanda, NY, are Acts 5:27-32. Psalm 150, Revelation 1:4-8, and John 20: 19-31. We explore how the story of Jesus came to be heard by us despite hardships and challenges over the centuries, and how we might respond to its impact on us by sharing the story Read more

Our readings today are Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 22:14-23-23:56. We explore the example of Jesus’ humanity by which he knows us better than we know ourselves, and by that, we can explore the experience of Holy Week between the bookmarks of his entrance into Jerusalem through his death on Read more