Dear Preachers: Today the gospel is announced as, “The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according…
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 1
Most of us know that when we come to church today and Good Friday, we will…
5th Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Today we have another Gospel passage with a familiar quote. People may not know its…
4th Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
We certainly are familiar with today’s gospel story. We have called it “the Prodigal Son.” Some…
4th Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 1
Even a person minimally versed in Scripture will recognize the parable of the Prodigal Son. The…
Third Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
In public speaking courses trainees are often instructed to begin their speech with an interest-grabbing story.…
Third Sunday of Lent – First Impressions 1
Imagine that there were modern forms of communication in Jesus’ day—radio, television and the internet. Judging…
2nd Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
“Who’s in charge here, anyway?” It’s a statement, with not a little accusation, by someone who…
2nd Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 1
When God showed Abraham (known as Abram) the limitless stars and promised him such a multitude…
1st Sunday of Lent – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
Welcome to Lent. It is a season that has developed from the earliest days of Christianity.…