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The story of the bleeding woman (Mark 5:25-34) tells us of the woman who had nothing to lose. After 12 years of being an outcast, unsuccessfully visiting different medial practitioners (and spending whatever income she had to do so), she took that leap of faith about [...]
In Mark 4:35-41, we read the story of Jesus sleeping through a storm, then calming the sea after the disciples woke him. They were terrified; he was calm. He asked them why they were terrified – and asked about their apparent lack of faith. This may [...]
The blame game seems to part of our heritage – Adam was the first player! As we read in Genesis 3:9-15, God was surprised when Adam didn’t respond when called. When God asked why Adam wasn’t responding, Adam shared his new-found knowledge – oh my, he [...]
June is designated Pride Month in the US. The US branch of the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch welcomes LGBTQI+ individuals into the full life of the Church.
We read about Jesus’ Last Supper, in Mark 14:12-16, 22-26. This was a Passover Meal, during which Jesus celebrated the important Jewish Feast with his Jewish disciples (sometimes we forget that Jesus was Jewish!) But during this meal Jesus changed the words and because of that, [...]
Yesterday was Trinity Sunday, a day when so many clergy attempt to explain that which cannot be adequately explained. Some concepts are best when we accept them in faith. "God in three persons, Blessed Trinity!"
In John 17:6-19, we are presented with Jesus’s prayer asking God to watch over the disciples. We learn that Jesus is proud of his disciples, but also a little afraid for them, so he hopes they will be protected – that they will be safe. He [...]
Both the Epistle and the gospel reading for today, 1John 4:7-10 and John 15:9-17, remind us: it's all about love. This was one of the main messages of CCOA's founder, Archbishop Herman Spruit, too! LOVE!
In the gospel reading for this Sunday, John 15:1-8, we are reminded that vines sometimes need to be pruned, as do many plants in our gardens. For some, deadheading after flowers bloom helps the plants continue to bloom. In other cases, the plant needs to be [...]
from Psalm 4:3b…. Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful!