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Sunday Worship for February 25, 2024, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson, presiding; Cantor Kyle Haugen Prelude—Selections for organ from the English Baroque •Introit—Psalm 25:6, 115:11 • Gathering Hymn—Give Me Jesus, ELW 770• First Reading—Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 • Psalm 22:23-31 • Second Reading—Romans 4:13-25 • Gospel— Mark 8:31-38 • Sermon—"Get Behind Me, Satan," Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said, ELW 667 • Distribution Hymn—Will You Come and Follow Me, ELW 798 • Sending Hymn—Be Thou My Vision, ELW 793 • Postlude—Praeludium in D minor, Georg Böhm (1661–1733) Link here to view the bulletin. Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; go to this link.
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Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Thursday of the Second Week of Lent February 29, 2024 Jer 17:5-10, Ps 1, Lk 16:19-31 To listen to today's homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/2.29.24_Homily_1.mp3 The following points were attempted in the homily: We've been talking since the beginning of Lent about how […] The post Trusting in, and Listening to, the One Who Has Returned from the Dead, Thursday of the Second Week of Lent, February 29, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
Mark 9:2-10 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
Mark 9:2-10 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
Mark 9:2-10 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
Mark 9:2-10 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
Mark 9:2-10 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent February 28, 2024 Jer 18:18-20, Ps 31, Mt 20:17-28 To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/2.28.24_Homily_1.mp3 The following points were attempted in today's homily: The entire season of Lent is […] The post The Lenten Conversion of Our Earthly Ambitions, Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent, February 28, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Campus Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent February 27, 2024 Is 1:10.16-20, Ps 50, Mt 23:1-12 To listen to an audio recording of today's homily please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/2.27.24_Homily_1.mp3 The following points were attempted in the homily: On Ash Wednesday each year, […] The post The Humble Path to Setting Things Right and Being Exalted With Christ, Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent, February 27, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
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Homily For The 2nd Sunday of Lent (February 25, 2024) Total Time: 12m23s
Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Monday of the Second Week of Lent February 26, 2024 Dan 9:4-10, Ps 79, Lk 6:36-38 To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/2.26.24_Homily_1.mp3 The following points were attempted in the homily: As we've been pondering for […] The post Becoming Merciful Like Our Great and Awesome God, Monday of the Second Week of Lent, February 26, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
Join us in praying the Weekly Prayer for the Second Sunday of Lent, February 25, 2024. Lector: Katie Wong.
The Right Reverend William Mostert
Mass Readings for Second Sunday of Lent - February 25, 2024 Reading 1, Genesis 22:1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 Reading 2, Romans 8:31-34 Gospel, Mark 9:2-10
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Fr Joe continues the Lenten season of homilizing on the phrases Jesus said on the cross with, "Today you will be with me in paradise."Please use the following link if you would like to financially support Church of the Holy Family:https://pushpay.com/g/hfgrandblanc?sr...
We are entering the second full week of Lent, and continuing our focus is on Practicing Forgiveness. Each week, we focus on a subtheme within the larger theme, and this week, we focus on the connection between Forgiveness and Letting Go. In this episode, Scott talks about the emotional and spiritual growth that comes from knowing when to let go.
Fr. Roger J. Landry St. Matthew Parish, Windham, NH Parish Day of Recollection: “Eucharistic Help for a Holy Lent: The Eucharistic Revival and Jesus' Call to Pray, Fast and Give Alms” Saturday of the First Week of Lent February 24, 2024 Dt 26:16-19, Ps 119, Mt 5:43-48 To listen to an audio recording of […] The post Jesus’ Lenten Project to Help Us Become Like God the Father, Saturday of the First Week of Lent, February 24, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
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Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Friday of the First Week of Lent Memorial of St. Polycarp, Martyr February 23, 2024 Ez 18:21-18, Ps 130, Mt 5:20-26 To listen to a recording of today's homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/2.23.24_Homily_1.mp3 The following points were attempted in the homily: In […] The post Persevering in the Way of Virtue and Mercy, Friday of the First Week of Lent, February 23, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
Mark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
Mark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
Mark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
Mark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
Hello, Everyone!I trust you have having a blessed and productive Lenten Season. God bless.Fr. Kennedy
Mark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 2nd Sunday in Lent In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: When God asks the Impossible Why You Can Trust God Taking Jesus for Granted. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022524.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclusive content. https://keithnester.locals.com For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/
The Reverend Richard Wineland
Join us in praying the Weekly Prayer for the week of the First Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2024. Lector: Peter Wong.
Why Lent? 2 words: Preparation and Love.
Mass Readings for First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2024 Reading 1, Genesis 9:8-15 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2, First Peter 3:18-22 Gospel, Mark 1:12-15
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Second Sunday in Lent on February 25, 2024. If you'd like to read the commentaries for the Second Sunday in Lent, go to https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/second-sunday-in-lent-2/commentary-on-mark-831-38-6 Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VTw7L-ajHCo
Today host Heather Creekmore is joined by author Ed Welch for a thought-provoking conversation about biblical counseling, body image issues, and the challenges of Christian teachings in the face of human emotions. The discussion touches on the impact of Welch's book "When People Are Big and God Is Small" on Creekmore's own work in biblical counseling, the importance of finding words to express struggles in biblical counseling and the tension between seeking God's comfort in anxiety and the reality of human emotions. They explore the significance of supportive friendships, prayer, and seeking help from trusted individuals amidst personal struggles. Welch also introduces a new counseling Bible and discusses the diverse applications of scripture in addressing modern struggles. Here are some key quote takeaways from today's show: "Sometimes we don't speak about the difficult things we experience because we don't think we should have those. Christian the Christian emotional life should be just a little bit better than the majority of people because we have Jesus, So we should be a little bit happier than everybody else, and that'd be anything less than that is to somehow dishonor god and say he's less Powerful." - Ed Welch How the Psalms can teach us about our emotions: Ed says they teach us to ask, "What is important on your soul right now? How you feel is the same thing. What is especially important to you right now? What are your joys? What are your delights? What are your hopes? What are your ambitions? What are your fears?" Learn more about Ed Welch and the Biblical Counseling Bible here: https://www.ccef.org/people/ed-welch Check out the CSB Life Counsel Bible: https://amzn.to/3SIEi56 (Amazon affiliate link)
Hello, Everyone.Thank you for listening. I wish you all a blessed and fruitful Lenten Season.Fr. Kennedy
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 1st Sunday in Lent In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Starting Lent Right The Purpose of Lent The Three Pillars of Lent The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021824.cfm Join Keith's locals community to interact and get exclusive content. https://keithnester.locals.com For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/
Today Heather engages in a captivating conversation with author, speaker, and podcaster, Kelly Needham. Together, they delve into Kelly's thought-provoking book, "Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, and Reaching for Greatness Will Never Be Enough." Kelly shares her insights on redefining purpose and the misconceptions surrounding chasing one's dreams and finding a distinct calling. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on Jesus rather than a specific purpose, Kelly challenges what we've heard and said about our purpose and invites listeners to a simpler, more biblical way to approach the topic. Discover Kelly's shift in perspective as she shares her experiences and biblical wisdom. Kelly reminds us that we can't do great things for God without spending time with Him and that true health and vitality comes from intimacy with God. The pair also talks about over-achievement, working to hard for our own glory, and how this connects to body image issues. Learn more about Kelly Needham here: https://kellyneedham.com/ Grab a copy of her new book, "Purposefooled" here (Amazon affiliate link.)
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the First Sunday in Lent on February 18, 2024. If you'd like to read the commentaries for the Transfiguration of Our Lord, go to https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/first-sunday-in-lent-2/commentary-on-mark-19-15-6 #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #revisedcommonlectionary #joyjmoore #matthewskinner #karolinelewis #sermonbrainwave #podcast #lent #yearb Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ffITCBp_EZY
"I want to be thinner." Have you said it? Have you thought it? It's a reality that many of us face because culture tells us that thinness is what we should desire and our culture values the way we look only if we are thin. Today, Heather unpacks what we can do, biblically, to explore that desire we have to be thinner or a longing we have for any sort of body change. Heather has three main points for today: It's Okay to Feel This way, Exploring What You Really Long For, and Aligning Our Desires with God's Desires. Here are some of the questions Heather poses in today's episode for you to reflect on: Do I really want a thin body – or is it that I want more control in a life that feels uncontrollable? Do I want some sort of insurance policy that I'll never have to face a sickness that makes me uncomfortable or dehabilitates me? Do I want acceptance and trust and admiration from people? (Am I struggling with people pleasing?) What is it I desire the most? If it's not more of God, more of his kingdom, to be more like Jesus – then I have to step back and ask myself what I'm believing: Am I believing that this life is the end game -that this is the Parade and not the warm up? Am I believing that these things I'm focused on here are ultimate things -things that will last until heaven or things that give me crowns in heaven? Am I believing that I will be more righteous or loved by God if I change the way my body looks? Here are some other things mentioned in today's show: Podcast episode on body grief and grieving ideal body size: https://www.comparedtowho.me/what-to-do-when-youre-depressed-about-body-size-grieving-your-ideal-body/ Podcast episode on "I Just Want to Feel Better About My Body": https://www.comparedtowho.me/i-just-want-to-feel-okay-about-my-body/
Host Heather Creekmore continues her conversation with Jonna, a biblical counselor, women's ministry leader, and pastor's wife who struggled with body image issues. Jonna shares the specific insights and breakthroughs she experienced in her journey of overcoming body image struggles through coaching with Heather. This is part two of the conversation. Today's conversation delves into how Jonna learned to shift her perspective about beauty and the true source of beauty according to scripture. She reflects on the realization that her blessings in life are not related to her physical appearance, but rather her relationships and the joy of being with her family. Jonna shares her emotional journey of learning to see herself and others through a different lens, focusing on joy and the character of the Lord rather than physical appearance. Jonna also discusses various exercises and reflections she underwent during the coaching program, such as acknowledging her struggle with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the impact of her childhood experiences. She emphasizes the significance of adopting a new perspective on her identity and righteousness in Christ, realizing that her worth does not come from striving for physical betterment or perfection. The episode concludes with Jonna expressing her appreciation for Heather's coaching and the positive impact it has had on her life. Heather encourages listeners to consider participating in the coaching program or the 40-day Body Image Workbook Lent Reading Challenge to embark on their own journey toward freedom from body image struggles. This episode provides a candid and transformative dialogue about embracing one's true identity and finding freedom from the pressures of physical appearance through a faith-based, biblical approach to body image issues.
Today Heather Creekmore interviews her coaching client, pastor's wife, biblical counselor and women's ministry leader, Jonna, to share her story of body image struggles and what she experienced as she went through Heather's group coaching program: the Body Image Freedom Framework. Jonna vulnerably recounts the impact of hurtful comments on her body image and identity (including a drive-by "lose weight" comment). She talks about her internal battles as a Christian and biblical counselor facing body image struggles and how she believed she should already know or have all the answers to be free. Jonna helps listeners gain insight into the misconceptions surrounding seeking help for body image issues. She also unpacks her own journey and the temptation we all have to focus on physical appearance as a distraction from addressing deeper emotional wounds. Jonna's story highlights the importance of reorienting our focus towards pursuing the imperishable beauty of the heart and a quiet spirit and finding real beauty in fearing the Lord. Jonna's story will encourage and inspire you. There is hope if you have body image struggles. And, there's no one too "informed" or "mature" to be beyond getting the help they need from a trusted advisor to identify the places you are stuck so that you can find true freedom in Christ. Next week we'll hear the rest of Jonna's story and she'll share how God worked in specific parts of her life through coaching!
Are you a black-and-white, all-or-nothing type of person who has a difficult time living in the gray (or grace) when it comes to your body, your food, or your health? If so, then today's episode is for you! Heather interviews podcast host, RN, and Intuitive Eating and body image coach, Victoria Yates about how we can learn to live in the "messy middle." Heather and Victoria talk about what it looks like to have health goals yet to not obsess over them, idolize them, or turn them into a shaming force that is anything but healthy. Heather and Victoria dive into an empowering conversation about pursuing health goals without succumbing to the pressures of diet culture, delving into the importance of a calm and respectful relationship with food, the damaging effects of perfectionism and dieting, and the journey towards intuitive eating. With personal experiences and practical insights, they guide Christian women on a path of grace, self-compassion, and healthy living. Learn more about Victoria, learn how to work with her, or listen to her podcast here: https://www.victoria-yates.com/