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Emmanuel in the nest

in Sermons on 01/01/21

All Saints, Dorval Christmas Eve, Year B December 24, 2020 One of the things saving my sanity in this pandemic year has been almost-daily walks along the riverbank near my house. A couple of weeks ago, I happened to look up into the branches of one of the bare trees beside the path and noticed something that, although it was… View Post

The real glory

in Sermons on 12/23/20

All Saints, Dorval Advent IV, Year B December 20, 2020 Henry Ossawa Tanner, “Annunciation” The readings this week seem to be all over the map. First we hear of King David’s plans to build a temple for God in Jerusalem, which God himself thwarts, telling David that instead, God will build him a house, in the form of a neverending… View Post

A time to rebuild

in Sermons on 12/15/20

All Saints, Dorval Advent III, Year B December 13, 2020 Alexander Drymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg in the TV series “The Last Kingdom” Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. … hold fast to what is good; abstain… View Post

Comfort for body and soul

in Sermons on 12/07/20

All Saints, Dorval Advent II, Year B December 6, 2020 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. These are some of the most beloved words in the… View Post