2 Timothy 2:8-15   Psalm 25:1-12  Mark 12:28-34  Preview photo: © Jonah Cowie

Seventh Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 24, 2020 Ascension Day Propers Year A Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 The Collect Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into heaven, so we may also in heart and mind…

Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 3, 2020 Lectionary A Acts 2:42-47 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 Psalm 23 The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, reflects on the Propers for the Fourth Sunday in the season of Easter. The reading of the Good Shepherd reminds Bishop Brewer of childhood imaginings of climbing down a manhole….

Watch video Third Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 26, 2020 Lectionary A Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm 16 In this week’s homily I focus on the appointed Gospel passage for this Sunday, April 26, which recounts the story of the walk to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).  In the reading from Luke, we meet two…

In his Easter Sunday sermon, Bishop Brewer preaches a hopeful message about how in the midst of the many “truths” of our daily lives, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the only truth that matters. He recounts in detail the story of Mary Magdalene at Jesus’ tomb as it is told in the appointed Gospel…

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Sunday, April 5, 2020 Lectionary A Isaiah 50:4-9a Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 26:14- 27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54 Psalm 31:9-16 This Sunday, April 5, 2020, the Christian world will commemorate Palm Sunday.  This year, however, due to COVID-19 and our concern for the health and safety of our flocks, we will bless,…

Fourth Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 22, 2020 Lectionary A 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Psalm 23 Bishop Brewer preaches a homily from the Bishop’s Oratory at the office of the Diocese of Central Florida. He shares his reflections on the Propers for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (March 22, 2020) with emphasis…

Second Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 28, 2019 Lectionary C  John 20:19-31 Peace be with you. The doors were locked, but Jesus came. As he spoke peace, he showed the disciples his hands and his side. Only the one who bears the injuries we deserve can say: “Peace be with you.” He, alone, knows the…

Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday, April 7, 2019 Lectionary C John 12:1-8 As we transition from the reception and celebration of the return of the prodigal son to attend a dinner prepared in Jesus’s honor, let’s evaluate the venue and the dinner guests. Jesus and the 12 (disciples) are on their way to Jerusalem to celebrate…

The two huge caravans from Central America that set out for the U.S. several weeks ago have been one of the biggest stories of the year. Individuals and families from a minimum of 20 countries, including Guatemala and Honduras, compose the caravans, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Sort of lost in the shuffle…