Think You're More Important Than Others? The 12th Sunday after Pentecost 2025

Think You're More Important Than Others?  The 12th Sunday after Pentecost 2025

The problem with pride is that it quickly leads to the other sins of arrogance, presumption, malice, jealousy, anger, hostility and these sins, in turn, lead to such behavior as looking down on others, trying to control others, turning away from painful situations instead of helping, giving up when the going gets difficult, losing faith in God to bring the best in all circumstances.  What is inside of us, whether or not we are always aware of it, will be revealed in the choices we make and things we do, or neglect to do.

"Woman, you are set free from your ailment." The 11th Sunday after Pentecost

"Woman, you are set free from your ailment."  The 11th Sunday after Pentecost

The Sabbath is a chance to recover from the week of work and anxiety and prepare for the days ahead; it is a chance to come together to worship God, to hear his Word, and receive his sacraments. It takes faith to keep the Sabbath day, faith that we don’t need to get every last thing done.