Proper 9, Year B. Sermon from 2 Cor. 12:2-10 Synopsis: Paul encountered some other “apostles” who tried to undermine his ministry citing grand spiritual visions. This reading is his response to them. In the 1750s there was a worldwide conflict known to us as The French Indian war. The British and French battled for Quebec. Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, received orders to anchor outside Quebec and wait for the British land forces. His job was simple; provide protection while the troops came ashore. Admiral Phipps ran a well-oiled machine, his sailors…
Proper 10, Year B. July 11th, 2021. Mark 6:14-29. Herod Beheads John the Baptist Synopsis: Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, arrested John the Baptist for preaching that his marriage to his brother’s former wife was not right in God’s eyes. This caused Herod’s new wife, Herodias, to desire John’s death. At Herod’s birthday, when he was drunk, she finally had her chance, and John’s head wound up on a platter at the dinner table. Well… that Gospel reading isn’t a bedtime…