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July 21, 2013 — Pentecost 9 “Too Busy for God”

July 21, 2013 — Pentecost 9 “Too Busy for God”

The story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 reminds us that we are called to prioritize connecting and relating with Jesus and others above “doing” and being busy – a very counter cultural approach to life in contemporary society!

July 16, 2013 – Pentecost 8 – “The Unexpected Hero”

July 16, 2013 – Pentecost 8 – “The Unexpected Hero”

Fr. John offers an exposition of Jesus’ most famous parable: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-38). More than a simple lesson to be kind to strangers, this parable calls us, as followers of Jesus, to challenge ourselves to see God in those we do not tolerate, and to remind us that we must BE a neighbor rather than try to identify who is worthy of our attention and generosity.  Listen, and grow in discipleship!

Sunday, July 7, 2013 — Pentecost 7

Sunday, July 7, 2013 — Pentecost 7

In this fifth and final sermon in a series on Spiritual Principles for Healthy Relationships, Fr. John explores practical ways to ensure that our relationships do not get mired in routine or harmed by neglect.

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Saturday, June 29, 2013 — Pentecost 6

Saturday, June 29, 2013 — Pentecost 6

This is the fourth sermon in Fr. John’s series on “Building Healthy Relationships.” This sermon explores how we deal with anger in our relationships – and gives practical steps to control the destructive power of anger.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013 – Pentecost 5

Sunday, June 23, 2013  – Pentecost 5

Sermon Series. Father John Rumple gives the third in a five-part sermon series on Healthy Spousal Relationships. Today, we explore the question of how we can stay loyal to our spouse for a lifetime – and what spiritual resources can help us.

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Sunday, June 16, 2013 – Pentecost 4

Sunday, June 16, 2013 – Pentecost 4

Sermon Series. Father John Rumple gives the second in a five-part sermon series on Healthy Spousal Relationships. This sermon explores the question: “What can we expect from our spouse?” and examines where God fits into this relationship. These principles apply also to other types of relationships.

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