This sermon is a homiletic of Romans 9:16 with the Hosannas that lead to the Passion of Christ.
St. Paul writes of the blessings of God, that in the scriptures there are those that are favored. IN the Gospel of Mark, Jesus curses a fig tree in Jerusalem that bears no fruit. He then casts out the money-changers from the temple.
This leads Fr John Brian to talk compassionately about the acceptance of what is beyond our reach.
St. Paul divides this up for us in verse 16 of Chapter 9, writing that the blessings are NOT in reach of our wishing nor of our striving. No earthly human plan has worked of itself.
St. Paul finishes the verse by writing that IT IS within the reach of the merciful God.
Fr. John-Brian continues to speak to our further spiritual development and he encourages us another inspirational sermon.
Please pray for Fr. John Brian who remains committed to us in the continuing development of Christian Spirituality.
This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Orthodox calendar and was given on Sunday, April 13, 2014 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
Please pray for our mission chapel and all our spiritual helpers.
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