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Sunday, May 18, 2008

Father Nissen's sermon, May 18, 2008

Passage for this week's sermon is II Corinthians 13: 11-13.

In Paul's letter he concludes by a seeming impossibility: be perfect, be of one mind, and live in peace.

Perfection should be understood in the context of the entire Gospel. We recognize that there is sin in all of us. Paul charges us to aim in the direction of perfection. Through Holy Communion, we are given the energy to go on. So go for the Good. Do not minimize God's call for us to strive for perfection, instead make the necessary changes needed to complete our journey.

Paul says, "Be of one mind." There is diversity of opinion in the Church, but the focus here is everyday expression. Let us be compassionate, hospitable, and effective sharers of the Gospel.

The final thought Paul leaves us with is "Live in Peace." Live in healthy relationships with others. It is easy to say, "I am right, and you are wrong." This is not the case. May we listen to others, live in Peace, strive for unity in the church, and achieve realistic perfection in our lives.
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