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“We’re starving.”

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

These words yesterday, coming from one of our “church without walls” congregants, chilled me to the bone. At great inconvenience and physical hardship for herself, she made her way from a camp site to our food pantry, located about one … Continue reading →

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Believe in the light.

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

In today’s Gospel reading (John 12:20-36), Jesus told his disciples: “Believe in the light so that you may become children of light.” Jesus spoke these words at a time when his own soul was troubled. He understood what was to … Continue reading →

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Compassion crucifies fear.

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

God makes that possible. We begin our Palm Sunday, singing Hosanna, as Jesus rides into Jerusalem, bringing hope as a compassionate king, a merciful gracious leader who cares for all people, even and especially those who find themselves on the … Continue reading →

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Come from the four winds, O breath.

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

This morning the prophet Ezekiel reminds us that God is with us, that we can call on the One who created everything that is, even when it may seem, at moments at least, that we are left alone to face … Continue reading →

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Slow down, you move too fast.

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

This morning I went to gas up the car then stop by the grocery. “They may not have what we want but I’m sure we can find something useful,” I told my son. What I noticed as we ambled up … Continue reading →

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I know you.

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

Not too long ago, I was walking down a street in the historic section of St. Augustine.  I had been to a church there to witness a friend make his vows as a Companion of St. Francis. Suddenly an urgent … Continue reading →

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A new Jerusalem.

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

The following sermon was offered at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, May 19, 2019.   Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 11:1-18 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35 Psalm 148   This morning I want to read a passage to you from … Continue reading →

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Alleluia! The unexpected happens.

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

          The Rev. Cn. Beth Tjoflat offered this sermon at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (Jacksonville, FL) on Sunday, April 21, 2019.     Feast of the Resurrection Isaiah 65:17-25 Acts 10:34-43 Luke 24:1-12 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 … Continue reading →

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Woke by Jesus.

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

This sermon was offered at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, FL, on Sunday, April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Lent Isaiah 43:16-21 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Psalm 126   May I speak in the name of God, Father, Son … Continue reading →

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In the darkest of times, love prevails.

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

This sermon was offered by the Rev. Cn. Beth Tjoflat at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville, FL, on the Second Sunday in Lent (March 17, 2019).   Lessons: Genesis 15:1-2, 17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Psalm 27   May the … Continue reading →

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