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Healthy Detachment
11-10-2024Pastor's LetterVery Rev. Richard C. Wilson, VF, PastorDear Friends in Christ,
Today, the Gospel presents Jesus Christ as the Master, who speaks to us about the detachment which we must live by. In the first place, a detachment of our honor and recognition which, every so often, we are looking for: “Beware of (...) accepting greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets” (Mk 12:38-39). In this sense, Jesus prevents us from following the bad example of the scribes.
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October Surprise!
11-03-2024Pastor's LetterVery Rev. Richard C. Wilson, VF, PastorDear Friends in Christ,
“And I am sure that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Phil 1:6)
St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written in prison where he was in danger of death. In his letter, he rejoices in their continued progress in the Gospel. And he wants them to know that if they continue to be faithful, God will certainly be faithful to them and bring His work to completion at the end of their lives (or the day of Jesus Christ).
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