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Sermons by The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista (Page 2)

Beholden

On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Javier reflects on the nature of belonging in the church community: “Let us remember that we are dependent and vulnerable, let us rely on one another, for that is what the church is meant to be: a place where we share our gifts and where others’ gifts enrich…

Surely not I, Lord?

On Palm Sunday, Fr. Javier reflects on the disciples’ betrayal and complicity: “Now is the appointed time, now is the day of salvation. The question isn’t what we will do to make up for our sin, but how we will act in light of the fact that we are so extravagantly loved—how we will treat…

Helpful Heresies

On the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Fr. Javier reflects on what a particular heresy from the 4th century has to teach us about being the church: “Let us remember our allegiance, not to exceptional leaders who look and talk the part, not to our idea of what church should be, but instead, to the…