by markfeldmeir | Mar 15, 2016 | Faith, Grace, Holy Spirit, Lent, Searching for God, sermon
“Re:member” — Psalm 77 Since the days of the Early Church, Christians have always observed a season of preparation for Easter that focuses on the themes of penance, reconciliation, prayer and good works. We set aside time for honest self-reflection, to ask...
by markfeldmeir | Aug 4, 2014 | Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Humility, sermon
“The Walking Wounded” Genesis 32:22-31 Rev. Mark Feldmeir A cab driver arrives at the Pearly Gates and announces his presence to St. Peter, who looks him up in his Big Book. Upon reading the entry, St. Peter hands the cabby a robe and a golden staff and opens the...
by markfeldmeir | Dec 15, 2011 | Faith, Featured, Holy Spirit, Obedience
Everyone needs a champion. When our lives take an unexpected turn and we find ourselves up against forces or circumstances that threaten to overwhelm us, we need someone who is willing to go before us, to march headlong with courage into the fray, even if it means...
by markfeldmeir | Jun 10, 2011 | Holy Spirit, The Church
Over the last few weeks the gospel readings have guided us through Jesus’ long and poignant goodbye speech, as recounted in John. Knowing that he will soon be leaving his disciples after three years of teaching and leading and prodding them, Jesus makes time for a...