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The Rev. Beverly Patterson

My sermons, mostly RCL based.

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Proper 10 2022

While I was on the 7 hour flight from Ireland back to Virginia, I had plenty of time to watch movies, including some Irish made movies.  One of the movies I watched was called Belfast.  It was the story of one family’s struggle to stay neutral and compassionate to their neighbors, both Protestant and CatholicContinue reading “Proper 10 2022”

Posted bymtrbev11July 13, 2022Posted inparablesTags:Good Samaritan, Jesus, Mercy, neighborLeave a comment on Proper 10 2022

23 Pentecost 2021

Have you ever thought about how confusing we must sound to the rest of the world when we say “God is love”, “Love God.” Love your neighbor.” Without any further explanation? I googled songs with the word love in the title and here a just a few of the top hits: “Stupid Love” (Lady Gaga);Continue reading “23 Pentecost 2021”

Posted bymtrbev11November 6, 2021Posted inLoveTags:Commandments, God, Jesus, Love, neighborLeave a comment on 23 Pentecost 2021

6 Easter 2021

While still in the midst of Easter we are asked to look back at Jesus’ last night with his disciples, just hours before his arrest. We hear stories of people calling their loved ones in the middle of a disaster – the plane you are in is going to crash, your house has been washedContinue reading “6 Easter 2021”

Posted bymtrbev11May 10, 2021Posted inEasterTags:Incarnation, Jesus, Love, neighbor, sacrificeLeave a comment on 6 Easter 2021
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