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Friday of Easter 4 – Ephesians 6:1-9

Last updated on: May 22, 2014 at 10:44 pm   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 6:1-9             There is a person who is above you, and you must obey him, even when you don’t want to. Be honest: what’s your first response to such a statement?  As a good modern or American, you might be offended.  You might get red in the face and arm yourself to defend your right to autonomy. If you think I’m talking about God – you’re right.  But I’m also talking about those who God has placed in authority... Read more

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2014-05-21T22:40:48-05:00

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Thursday Easter 4 – Ephesians 5:15-33

Last updated on: May 21, 2014 at 10:40 pm   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 5:15-33 We’ve come this morning to a difficult passage of Scripture – not difficult because it’s hard to understand, but difficult because it’s hard for us to accept what God wants to teach us.  The passage is Ephesians 5:21-33, and in it St. Paul gives us clear commands about the relationship between husbands and wives. Our passage this morning is part of a larger passage all about submission – and this will help us to see clearly what Paul... Read more

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2014-05-20T23:29:32-05:00

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Wednesday of Easter 4 – Ephesians 5:1-14

Last updated on: May 20, 2014 at 11:29 pm   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 5:1-14 Have you ever been on a walk that was more than just a walk? Perhaps it was a romantic walk; or maybe an important business matter was discussed during a walk; or a life-changing decision was made during a walk. I remember going on many walks with Jackie during which we discussed my many attempts to understand God’s call on our lives together.  We have walked and talked about having children and what we will name them; we... Read more

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Tuesday of Easter 4 – Ephesians 4:17-32

Last updated on: May 19, 2014 at 9:53 pm   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 4:17-32 The drama of good vs. evil grips us because it hits so close to home.  Some of the most compelling myths today – things like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings – grab us precisely because they dramatize the battle between good and evil. But the most dramatic version of the battle between good and evil is not lived out in a galaxy far, far away or in an age that is long, long ago: it is... Read more

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2014-05-18T23:01:45-05:00

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Monday of Easter 4 – Ephesians 4:1-16

Last updated on: May 18, 2014 at 11:01 pm   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 4:1-16  Brewster’s Millions was an idea for a movie so intriguing that Hollywood has made the movie 7 times, according to one critic!  Premise: In the 1945 version, a man must spend a million dollars in a month in order to receive an even greater inheritance later. In the 1985 version Montgomery Brewster must spend $30 million, left to by his sole relative. The catch? The real inheritance is $300 million, and if Monty wants it, he has to... Read more

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Saturday of Easter – Ephesians 3:13-21

Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 11:50 pm   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 3:13-21 There are many kinds of Christians, but among those I’ve known are Lone Ranger Larry and Sunday Susan. Lone Ranger Larry has been taught that the church is an invisible collection of individuals who happen to meet together on Sundays.  He believes that God can be worshiped just as easily in one place as another and that churches are too institutional.  He’s been taught as well that all that matters is an individual’s relationship with God.  He claims... Read more

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2014-05-15T23:47:58-05:00

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Friday of Easter 3 – Ephesians 3:1-12

Last updated on: May 15, 2014 at 11:47 pm   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 3:1-12 “Wonder what mystery Dad’s working on now?” Joe asked. His brother Frank looked eagerly down the platform of the Bayport railroad station.  “It must be a very important case, the way Dad dashed off to Detroit.  We’ll know in a few minutes.” Both boys were wondering about a certain surprise their father had hinted might be ready for them upon their return. Waiting with Frank and Joe was their best friend Chet Morton.  “Your dad’s cases are always... Read more

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Thursday of Easter 3 – Ephesians 2:11-22

Last updated on: May 15, 2014 at 12:25 am   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 2:11-22 Open almost any page of almost any newspaper and you can’t help but be struck by the fact that the world is in chaos. We sent 1000s of our troops to Iraq because Saddam Hussein threatened the peace of the region and of the entire world.  We have 1000s more troops in many places around the world – all to keep the peace.  In our own neighborhoods, we read of robberies and murders, and in the Episcopal Church... Read more

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2014-05-13T23:52:12-05:00

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Wednesday of Easter 3 – Ephesians 2:1-10

Last updated on: May 13, 2014 at 11:52 pm   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 2:1-10 What would you give to a doctor who told you, when someone you love is at the point of death, that he could cure him?  That he would give him back his life – and not just for a few months hooked up to a roomful of machines and monitors – but that he would give back life in all its fullness? Of course, our first thought is not to wonder how we would reward or think about... Read more

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Tuesday of Easter 3 – Ephesians 1:15-23

Last updated on: May 13, 2014 at 8:57 am   By Fr. Charles Erlandson

Ephesians 1:15-23 How would you like to be remembered by your friends?  If someone were to honestly say first things that came to their mind about you the – what would they be? A few years ago, a number of my relatives got together.  One of my aunts had a friend over to visit while they were there, and it was fascinating to hear how each of the people present came back with a different word to describe this man. ... Read more

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