Reading of the Passion Narrative according to Matthew 26: 14-27: 66 NARRATOR: One of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, JUDAS: What will you give me if I betray Jesus to you? NARRATOR: The priests paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment Judas began…
A Worship Service lead by Bishop Audrey Scanlan. There is a tradition in the world of spiritual disciplines called “Ignatian Spirituality.” Based on the life and work of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a 16th century Spanish priest and founder of the Jesuit tradition, Ignatian spirituality begins with the premise that “God created the world and…
Readings – Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 Imagine this – the cave behind the inn in Bethlehem that served as a stable for the innkeeper’s ox, and cow with a few doves and mice. Also, there were the invited shepherds drawn into the town, searching for the newborn now nestled in a…
Readings – Acts 2: 1-21; Psalm 104: 25-35, 37; Romans 8: 22-27; John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15 Alleluia! Christ is risen! I used to think that Easter was enough. I used to think that the empty tomb was enough all by itself. But I’ve changed my mind. Easter needs Pentecost. Without Pentecost, Easter offers us…
Scripture – John 19:28 The public ministry of Jesus in the Gospel according to St. John begins in Cana of Galilee, at a wedding feast. The thirsty guests run out of wine. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him,they have…
Readings – Isaiah 50: 4-9a, Psalm 31: 9-16, Philippians 2: 5-11, Mark 14: 1-15: 47 The Passion Narrative The customary responses before and after the Gospel are omitted. The congregation may be seated for the first part of the Passion. At the verse which mentions the arrival at Golgotha, all stand. Narrator: Hear the passion…
Mark 1: 14-20 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his…
Readings—Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 Tonight, the Light shines in the darkness– Advent wreath and Christmas candles, Window candles, Altar candles, and Star. The Light of God come into the world in Jesus was addressed by the prophet Simeon. Eight days following his birth Simeon met Mary and Joseph in the…
