February 4, 2026
Epiphany Greetings,
We are in the enlightened period of the church year. Our light has come and we are invited to hear what Jesus's mission is all about.
In last Sunday's gospel, we heard Jesus tell the disciples about all the people he saw, that God saw as blessed. Jesus was speaking about the people he was seeing at that time. During my sermon, I invited people to share their beatitude they would offer to Jesus if he asked us, “And who do you see among you who are blessed?" Our beatitudes were collected as part of our offering and were read as part of our sending. Here is what people shared:
Blessed are the hands who help, for they will share in the comfort they bring.
Blessed are the immigrants of every nation, for they are the faces of God.
Blessed are those healing their mental health, for they are kind and loving.
Blessed are those who can forgive as God forgives, for they can have peace.
Blessed are the terrified, for they shall receive love and peace.
Blessed are the church goers, for they hear and learn from the Lord and carry the Word forward.
Blessed are those whose hearts hurt, for they will appreciate God's peace.
Blessed are the dissapeared, for they shall have justice.
Blessed are peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are monks for peace, for they bring us together and bring us hope.
Blessed are those who seek justice, for they embody God's plan for us!
We read the gospel not to hear what God said. We read the Gospel to hear what God is saying to us now: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8."
If you are struggling with what you are seeing or reading don't hold it inside. I too am struggling, but it is community that is giving me strength. Please feel to reach out to me. I am here to listen,
Be kind to yourself. Walk seeking peace.
Pastor JJ
We are in the enlightened period of the church year. Our light has come and we are invited to hear what Jesus's mission is all about.
In last Sunday's gospel, we heard Jesus tell the disciples about all the people he saw, that God saw as blessed. Jesus was speaking about the people he was seeing at that time. During my sermon, I invited people to share their beatitude they would offer to Jesus if he asked us, “And who do you see among you who are blessed?" Our beatitudes were collected as part of our offering and were read as part of our sending. Here is what people shared:
Blessed are the hands who help, for they will share in the comfort they bring.
Blessed are the immigrants of every nation, for they are the faces of God.
Blessed are those healing their mental health, for they are kind and loving.
Blessed are those who can forgive as God forgives, for they can have peace.
Blessed are the terrified, for they shall receive love and peace.
Blessed are the church goers, for they hear and learn from the Lord and carry the Word forward.
Blessed are those whose hearts hurt, for they will appreciate God's peace.
Blessed are the dissapeared, for they shall have justice.
Blessed are peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are monks for peace, for they bring us together and bring us hope.
Blessed are those who seek justice, for they embody God's plan for us!
We read the gospel not to hear what God said. We read the Gospel to hear what God is saying to us now: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8."
If you are struggling with what you are seeing or reading don't hold it inside. I too am struggling, but it is community that is giving me strength. Please feel to reach out to me. I am here to listen,
Be kind to yourself. Walk seeking peace.
Pastor JJ
