In our Gospel readings this week, Jesus visits the home of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha busies herself with hospitality, preparing and serving, while Mary chooses to sit at Jesus’ feet, listening to His teaching. Though her service is … Continued
The Good Samaritan story is as timeless as it is radical, especially in how it calls us to live out compassion beyond comfort zones. In modern life, we often find ourselves divided by social, political, racial, or religious lines. This … Continued
Discipleship is not a comfortable invitation—it is a sacred calling marked by surrender, sacrifice, and service. To follow Christ is to lay down personal ambitions and take up the cross daily, It means loving when it’s hardest, forgiving when it’s … Continued
Luke 9:51–62 marks a pivotal moment in Jesus’ ministry as he moves toward Jerusalem, fully aware that it is the place of His suffering and ultimate sacrifice. This passage highlights two key themes: the cost of discipleship and the unwavering … Continued
Luke 8:26–39 is a powerful and deeply symbolic passage that reveals Jesus’ authority over spiritual forces and His compassion for the most marginalized. At the heart of this story is transformation. The image of restoration is clear Jesus doesn’t just cast … Continued
In John 16:12-15, Jesus tells his disciples that there is much more he wants to share with them, but they are not ready to understand it yet. He assures them that the Spirit of Truth will come and guide them … Continued
Summer 2025
In John’s Gospel, the coming of the Holy Spirit is deeply connected to Jesus’ promise to send a Helper, or Advocate, to His disciples after His departure. John presents the Holy Spirit as the continuing presence of Jesus, guiding and … Continued
Join us for the 2025 St. Bartholomew’s Wine Tasting. We will be tasting domestic and international wines on Friday, June 20th starting at 7pm. Tickets are $35 each and they include the tasting, Hors d’oeurves, and music by The Illars … Continued
John 17:20-26 is part of Jesus’ prayer before His crucifixion. In this passage, Jesus prays not only for His disciples but also for all future believers. He asks for unity among them, just as He and the Father are one, … Continued