Cathedral Church of St Luke - Homilies

Made Worthy 05.09.2021 ↓

Often we judge others by appearances. James tells us not to judge others by their appearances. The syrophoenician widow acknowledges her unworthiness and Christ's worthiness. Only by being fully honest with ourselves and others will we discover Christ's worth which he then imparts to us.

Blessed to be a Blessing 29.08.2021 ↓

God's "voice of love" is a powerful force that, when welcomed and listened to with humbleness, changes us. The Church is called to be the instrument for that love to each other and to the rest of our neighbors. Truly caring about "the other" is a mark of pure relegion.

One Greater Than Solomon 22.08.2021 ↓

Solomon receives wisdom to build God's house, and study human love and life (Song of Songs and Proverbs). Solomon's greater Son, Jesus, builds God's greater house (the church) and leads worship in it, comes as Bridegroom of his Church, and embodies God's wisdom for us.

God Is The Hero 17.08.2021 ↓

The failures of Israel's Kings detailed in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings can be discouraging unless we realize that the scriptural authors want us to see God (Yahweh) as the Hero, not these men. God is the one who will keep his promise to Israel (and to us) through his Heroic Command of Human History, his Heroic Commitment to his people, and by paying the Heroic Cost to save humani...

Absalom! Absalom! 08.08.2021 ↓

Lessons from a failed father and a narcissistic son: 1) Faith learns that we are sinners, but that a faithful King and Son comes to save; 2) Hope discerns a confident but sober way to live in anticipation of "Thy Kingdom come"; 3) Love learns to accept and to imitate our Heavenly Father's love and our Savior's life.

When You Discover You're a Monster 01.08.2021 ↓

When you discover you're a monster: 1) faithful are the wounds of a friend; 2) forgiveness is just a prayer away (Psalm 51)...; 3)... though consequences may not go away (e.g., Absalom's sin and rebellion); 4) worship can see you through (e.g., Psalm 3)

David Becomes a Monster 25.07.2021 ↓

David uses & abuses people; manipulates the situation to cover his sin; and fails to exercise his kingly office. By contrast, Jesus meets the needs of others; uses his powers to care for people; and refuses kingly authority on the world's terms.

I Pledge Thee My Troth 18.07.2021 ↓

God's loyal love made him so vulnerable that he became homeless that he might take up residence in us. Covenant makes God and humanity inextricably linked by grace.

Family of Origin vs. Family of Destiny 11.07.2021 ↓

Dean Reggie Kidd has an encouraging word on what it means to be a part of the family of God.

Celebrate Dependance 04.07.2021 ↓

The Very Rev. Dr, Reggie Kidd talks about the stability, relationship, and mystery of the love of God as seen through the Holy Trinity.

The Perfect Touch 27.06.2021 ↓

The Perfect Touch

Trinity: It's All about the Relationship 30.05.2021 ↓

The Very Rev. Dr, Reggie Kidd talks about the stability, relationship, and mystery of the love of God as seen through the Holy Trinity.

Pentecost - 2021 23.05.2021 ↓

Canon Peter Tepper talks about the power and availability of the Holy Spirit.

God's Testimony to Us, and Ours to the World 09.05.2021 ↓

God's testimony to believers comes through the water, the blood, and the Spirit. Our testimony to the world is our love for one another.

The Good Vinedresser & The True Vine 02.05.2021 ↓

The Good Vinedresser makes the branches of the True Vine flourish. He "lifts up" branches for support and for sunlight and rain; he "prunes" thriving branches.