Sermon 21 February 2021 (Lent 1)

Part 1: Lent by Bp. Elmer Belmonte, Diocese of Europe

Part 2: Rejecting lies and following the Way by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  The celebration of Lent developed from the process of preparing catechumens for baptism. Each year Lent prepares us to receive the new life of Easter, ever growing, ever maturing. “If we have the right kind of attitude as we walk through the season of Lent, we will come out victorious and we will celebrate” (Bp. Elmer Belmonte). But what kind of attitude?

Lectionary:  Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-22; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15

Referenced Scriptures:  Revelation 2:4, Isaiah 61:4, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6

Recording – Sermon Part 1 (Bp. Elmer):  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqS2mamNFxIk2iTcJ?e=okv7Az

Recording – Sermon Part 2 (Fr. Dana):  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqSpVy3Alfnc2RMqH?e=gQLaCM

Notes – Sermon Part 2 (Fr. Dana):  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqSszYeejIQJfITKX?e=udEez2

Sermon 14 February 2021 (Epiphany Last)

You have what they need by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Satan has blinded the minds of unbelievers, the lost, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that reveals Jesus Christ.  But God has made His light shine in our hearts to give us that gospel. The lost need it.  We have it.  What is the solution?

Lectionary:  2 Kings 2:1-11; Psalm 50:1-23; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 28:19-20

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqSCgCzuOGBsI6Poh?e=uXQeQ5

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqSHj7NmvAgCk2Xu7?e=74fObr

Sermon 07 February 2021 (Epiphany 5)

Where are we, and where are we going? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Perhaps you think you know the direction the church and the world is heading in the coming year. But what if you are wrong? What if God’s plan is completely different?

Lectionary:  Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-20; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:32-39

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 7:12; Psalm 91:1-7

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqRjcebVmgx2707jE?e=M4qc4q

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqRc3vffUhOksvdda?e=zFHOce