The Very Rev Tom Purdy - January 26, 2025

Welcome back to Luke's Gospel! After last week's dive into John's account of the wedding at Cana, we return to explore how Luke begins Jesus's public ministry—not with miracles, but with a powerful sermon. Join us as we reflect on Jesus's bold proclamation in his hometown synagogue, claiming Isaiah's words for himself: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me..." This moment sets the tone for the Gospel of Luke and the mission of the early church, reminding us of the balance between faith and action, orthodoxy and orthopraxy. We'll also touch on recent reflections within our Episcopal community and how we strive to embody the love and message of Christ in today’s world.

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