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We pray the reflections below will help you in finding renewed life.

Oramos las reflexiones a continuación le ayudarán en la búsqueda de una vida renovada.

The Rev. Joe Parrish
New York, NY
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9/7/2026

“The people of Christ”

Matthew 18:15-20
Proper 18A
September 7, 2026
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
The followers of Christ are the forgiven ones, the ones for whom Christ has announced eternal forgiveness. May we take this gift of forgiveness to others and release them from burdens which no one should carry. Let us be the hands, feet, minds, love, and heart of Christ to the hurting and suffering world.

Series: Proper 18 (A)

Speaker: The Rev. Joseph Parrish

Topic: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Passage: Matthew 18:15-20

Language: English

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8/30/2026

“Making the Best of Everything”

Matthew 16:21-27
Proper 17 (A)
August 30, 2026
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost:
Today is the first day of our life to become better stewards of our time, our talents, and our treasure. Let us become shining examples for others seeking God’s Holy Spirit in their lives.

Series: Proper 17 (A)

Speaker: The Rev. Joseph Parrish

Topic: Proper 17, Year A

Passage: Matthew 16:21-27

Language: English

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8/23/2026

“Rock?”

Proper 16A
August 23, 2026
Matthew 16:13-20, [21-23]
The forgiveness of sins is ultimately in God’s hands. Christians put their hope in Jesus Christ as their savior at their last day. We cannot earn our place in heaven. Only as we follow Christ’s commandments of love of neighbor and God can we hope to come before the great judgment seat of Christ with any expectation of ultimate salvation, by the grace of Christ. It is as simple as that.

Series: Proper 16 (A)

Speaker: The Rev. Joseph Parrish

Topic: Proper 16, Year A

Passage: Matthew 16:13-20, [21-23]

Language: English

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