Love from St. Luke's

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this week, we'll consider how well our country and the Episcopal Church have historically fulfilled Jesus's instruction to be perfect as his Father in heaven is perfect. Cover art created using Microsoft Designer AI. Theme music, "Shine your Light," generated by aimusic.so.

This week, we consider what Jesus means when he tells his disciples, and us, that God "rewards" his faithful followers. Cover art created using Microsoft Designer AI. Theme music, "Shine your Light," generated by aimusic.so.

this week, St Luke's Church was honored by a visit from the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, the Right Reverend Carrie Schofield-Broadbent. You can hear her wonderful sermon on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=st.%20luke%27s%20eastport . Instead of trying to reproduce her sermon here, this first episode of our 3rd season focuses on Reverend Lauren's approach to...

This week, we consider what the coming of God's kingdom would mean to people living in a world dominated by the Roman Empire. Cover art created with Microsoft Designer AI.

In this episode, Jesus reminds some indignant Pharisees of what the Father, Adona, truly desires from his people. It's a reminder to us as well. We'll examine the Hebrew word chesed , Which means steadfast love, kindness and mercy. Cover art created with Microsoft Designer AI.

This week, we celebrate Trinity Sunday, the Church's commemoration of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We'll explore Matthew's observation that the disciples worshiped Jesus at his Ascension, but "some doubted." Cover art created by Max McGregor using AI.

This week, we celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Feast of Pentecost as well as Memorial Day. While Pentecost is traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the Church, the conjunction of the two holidays on the calendar this year invites us to look at this very special feast day from a different perspective. Cover art created using Microsoft AI.

This last week of the Easter season, we examine Jesus's final prayer at the Last Supper, asking what it is that a God might want to pray for, Cover art courtesy of Max McGregor, created with the assistance of AI.

In this week's episode, we return to Jesus's Farewell Discourse, focusing on his promise to send the Holy Spirit of truth to His disciples. And, in honor of Mother's Day, we also remember the mothers whose influence helped to shape the Gospels. Cover art created with Microsoft Designer.

This episode focuses on an excerpt from Jesus Farewell Discourse in the Gospel of John . We'll consider what Jesus meant when he told his disciples that there are many "mansions" in His Father's house, and how our fantasies about Heaven may distort our understanding of the Kingdom of God. Cover art courtesy of Max McGregor, generated with AI.

This week, we celebrate Jesus as the Good Shepherd and consider what he meant when he referred to his followers as sheep. Cover art courtesy of Max McGregor, prepared using AI.

This week, the resurrected Jesus appears to two of his followers as they make their way home from Jerusalem. We'll consider what their story tells us about what Jesus asks of his followers today. Cover art generated with the assistance of Microsoft Designer.

Easter Sunday has arrived! The resurrected Jesus has begun to appear to his friends, but they seem more confused than joyful, at least at first. We'll consider what Mary Magdalene's words, "I have seen the Lord," mean for us. Thanks to friend and artist Max McGregor for this week's cover art, generated with AI.

Easter has arrived and, as is our custom in the Episcopal Church, we can joyfully say "Alleluia! Christ is risen!" But today I'd like to share some thoughts about what Heaven when Jesus was crucified, and what that might tell us about our loving Father and the Holy Spirit.

As Holy Week begins, we consider what it meant for the people of Jerusalem to see Jesus in the flesh. Special thanks to artist Max McGregor for this episode's cover art.

As we enter into the fifth and final week of Lent, we take a look at what transpired when Jesus was called to the bedside of a dying friend. Thanks to the Reverend's Rob McCoy and Eric Fistler of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast for their insights, and special thanks to Max McGregor for this week's wonderful podcast art.

As we enter the 4th week of Lent, we take a look at what transpired when Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth. This episode focuses on Chapter 9, Verses 1-41 of the Gospel of John. Special thanks to artist and St. Luke's parishioner Max McGregor for this week's beautiful cover art!

As we enter the 3rd week of Lent, we examine an encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman, considering what it means for our own Lenten practices.

In this episode, we examine the late night visit of the Pharisee Nicodemus to Jesus, and consider the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing divine mystery into our lives.

In this first week of Lent and last week of Black History Month, this episode examines our nation's original sin of institutional racism.

The Epiphany season ends this week. As we prepare for the beginning of Lent, we remember the transfiguration of Jesus. Wwe'll consider what makes us worthy to receive God's light and love.

This week we honor Scout Sunday by considering what Jesus meant when he told his followers to be salt and light.

This week, we take a closer look at the Beatitudes, the first portion of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount.

This episode discusses the connection between John the Baptist's arrest and the launch of Jesus's public ministry. It also considers how God might want us to move in response to extraordinary events.

In this episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of Jesus's first meetings with three of his closest friends.