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Sermon by The Rev. Deena M. Galantowicz

Although today’s Gospel reading is about Lazarus, this is also Halloween – or All Hallows Evening -the eve or eventide before All Saints Day.  In the Irish understanding of All Hallows Eve – it is a very holy, very special time – because it is understood that it is the time when those who have died before us – those hallowed ones – those saints – seem to be closer to us who are still on our earthly pilgrimage.  So, the Irish call this time – thin time or thin space – not a spooky time but rather a very sacred time.  A time when our communion with those who have journeyed before us, seem closer, a time when our yearning for continuing communion with those we love but see no more seems relieved, and our soul’s sense of holding them close seems more real.  This time in the Church calendar is meant as a true gift for us – I would say a far cry from trick or treat/money or eats!  

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Sermon by The Rev. Mal Jopling

It is probably safe to say that Bartimaeus, the blind beggar in today’s Gospel is not one of the more well-known characters in the Bible. We all know about Mary and Joseph and their journey to Bethlehem. And we remember the stories about Peter walking on the water or Paul’s dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. But how many can recall Bartimaeus or recount his story? However, if we listen closely, this seemingly small, bit player in the Gospel story can teach us some important lessons about the meaning of Christian discipleship.
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 “And some Pharisees came up to Him, testing Him, and began to question Him whether it was lawful for a man to divorce his wife.” Perhaps there is nothing more risky, sensitive or difficult for a preacher to stand before his congregation and talk about than the subject of divorce. I was tempted to use the Old Testament lesson or the Epistle as my text this morning. Divorce, even when heard through the words of Jesus, can open wounds and bring back painful memories. Today, where many if not most of us have been affected either directly or indirectly by divorce, I wondered how to preach on these words without causing pain.

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