Father Mark’s ReMarks:
“Father if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” John’s gospel tells us Jesus’ sweat was like blood as he prayed in great anguish asking to be delivered from crucifixion. This is not the “name it and claim it” faith of so many present-day televangelist. This is the suffering and faith of Jesus wrapped in the Father’s love. “Thy will be done;” what beautiful words, what words of self-assured strength, what words of life. OK God, I’ve done everything I can do; now you take the helm! I’ve made my wishes known to you, now you take over and do your thing! What is God’s “thing?” It is nothing less than LIFE! From deep within the bowels of lent, yet even at the grave, we make our song alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Mark Moline, Rector
The Deacon’s Voice: Elder Abuse – Part II
The different types of Elder Abuse:
Abuse of elders takes many different forms, some involving intimidation or threats against the elderly, some involving neglect, and others involving financial chicanery. The most common are defined below. Read the rest of this entry »
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