Morning Prayer from Pasadena and Cormack NL: Recent Episodes

Amy Richter and Joseph Pagano

Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena Cormack, Newfoundland Labrador, with Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, and Members of the Parish.


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Welcome to Morning Prayer for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.  Today's music is offered by Ed and Debbie Humber ("Said Judas to Mary").

We've had some beautiful sunrises recently. You can watch a video version of the service here with some views from this week and some others.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Lent! Today's music is offered by Gerard and Mona Edwards (aka Double Vision; "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" and "Prodigal Son"). The sermon is by Rev. Joe. 

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For today's reflection, Rev. Joe reads the beginning of his essay, "The Consolation of Desolate Landscapes." This section is called Movement.

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Welcome to a brief service of Morning Prayer for the Third Sunday in Lent. Thank you to Ed and Debbie Humber for offering today's music, "The Greatest of These is Love." The sermon, "What Did They Do to Deserve That?" is based on the gospel lesson, Luke 13:1-9.

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For today's reflection, Rev Joe shares the conclusion of his essay, "The Consolation of Desolate Landscapes: Hiking in Newfoundland During the Pandemic." 

In this section, he refers to "the voice from the whirlwind" from the biblical book of Job. If you want to read that passage, you can find it in Job 38:1–42:6.

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Welcome to a brief service of Morning Prayer for the Second Sunday in Lent.  Music for today's service is offered by parishioners Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision; "In the Secret of Thy Presence") and Ed and Debbie Humber ("Tis Good Lord to be Here"). Instead of a sermon, Rev Joe reads a reflection based on the gospel lesson, Luke's version of the Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36).

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Today's reflection is a gift from Catherine Ricketts, essayist, songwriter, and contributor to Saving Words: 20 Redemptive Words Worth Rescuing. Catherine reads an excerpt from her essay, “Father,” and talks about why she chose this word.

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Learn more about Catherine and her work here.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's service is lead by Rev. Amy, Rev. Joe, Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett. The sermon is based on the Gospel reading, Luke 4:1-13.

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For today's reflection, Rev Joe reads an excerpt from his essay-in-progress, "The Solace of Landscape." Today he reflects on descending from the summit of Gros Morne Mountain. 

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For today's reflection, Rev Joe reads the next installment in his essay in progress, "The Solace of Landscape." Here, we're on the summit of Gros Morne.

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Today's reflection, read by Rev Joe, is an excerpt from his essay-in-progress with the working title, "The Solace of Landscape." In today's section, Rev Joe starts climbing Gros Morne.

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Today's reflection is an excerpt of an essay-in-progress by Rev Joe. The working title of the essay is The Solace of Landscape. Here, Rev Joe reflects on a hike up Gros Morne mountain. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thank you to parishioners Gerard and Mona Edwards for offering our music today ("How Great Thou Art" and "Great is Thy Faithfulness"). The sermon is by Rev Joe.

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Thank you for joining us today. God's blessings and peace be with you.


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Today's reflection is an excerpt from an essay by the Rev. Ragan Sutterfield, "Obedient to the Earth: Learning Humility from the Humus," which appears in our new book, Saving Words.We are very happy that today we get to hear the author read the excerpt, as well as why he chose to reflect on the word "Humility."

The Rev. Ragan Sutterfield is a priest in The Episcopal Church and serves a parish in his native Arkansas. He is the author of several books and is at work on a new book exploring humus and humility, soil science and Christian spirituality. You can find out more about Rev. Sutterfield at http://ragansutterfield.com.

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Today's reflection is by Spencer Reece, an essay entitled "The Little Entrance." It appears in Common Prayer.Thank you for joining us today.You can find out more about the Rev. Spencer Reece at https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/spencer-reece. You can find an interview with him about his memoir published in 2021 at https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2021/03/16/poems-are-spiritual-suitcases-an-interview-with-spencer-reece/.

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This past Sunday, we were able to gather in person again to celebrate the Holy Eucharist and receive communion. So, today's reflection is about communion.  It's another excerpt from Bishop J. Neil Alexander's essay, "Of Sacraments and Sundays," written for Common Prayer

If you missed an excerpt from this essay about the gift of baptism, you can find it here. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thank you to Ed and Debbie Humber for leading our music today ("The Lord's Prayer" and "You are Salt for the Earth"). Today's sermon is based on the epistle lesson, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.

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Today's reflection is an excerpt from an essay by Cameron Dezen Hammon, "Let Light Perpetual Shine Upon Them," written for Common Prayer.

Cameron Dezen Hammon is an author and musician. You can find out more about her at https://camerondezenhammon.com.

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Today's reflection is an excerpt from an essay by the Rev. Amy Peterson, "For the Whole World," written for our new book, Saving Words.

The Rev. Amy Peterson is a transitional deacon in The Episcopal Church and author of Where Goodness Still Grows: Reclaiming Virtue in an Age of Hypocrisy, Dangerous Territory: My Misguided Attempt to Save the World, and Open Hearts, Open Home: The Call for Christian Hospitality. She also contributed an essay to Common Prayer. You can find out more about Rev. Peterson at http://www.amypeterson.net.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thank you to parishioners Ed and Debbie Humber for leading our music today ("There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" and "All Over the World"). The sermon is by Rev Joe and is based on the Gospel lesson, Luke 4:14-21.

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For today's reflection, Rev Joe reads an excerpt from an essay he's working on for a new book. The working title of his essay is "The Solace of Landscape: Walking in Newfoundland during the Pandemic." It gives a glimpse into some of what we love about living in this place. 

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Today's reflection is an excerpt from "Singing in the Choir on Sunday Morning," an essay by Stephen Fowl in Common Prayer.Whether you love to sing, you sing in a choir, or you wonder why others do, Dr. Fowl's essay offers insight into the grace experienced through being part of a church choir, grace undiminished in today's reality of having to wear masks or keeping distance between us as we lift our voices in prayer and song.

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For today's reflection, Rev Joe reads an excerpt from "The Play of the People," written by Rodney Clapp. The full essay appears in our book Common Prayer.

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Dear Friends,

We are not recording a worship service for tomorrow, Sunday, January 16. Please listen to this announcement to hear why that's good news.

God's peace and joy,
Rev Amy and Rev Joe

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For our reflection today, Rev Amy reads an excerpt from an essay by Rhonda Mawhood Lee, "Indissoluble."   The whole essay appears in Common Prayer.

Rhonda is an Episcopal priest, born in Quebec, and living and serving in North Carolina. Her most recent book is Seek and You Will Find: Discovering a Practice of Prayer (Forward Movement, 2021).

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For today's reflection, Rev. Joe reads an excerpt from his essay in our book, Common Prayer,"Marriage and Worship."

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For today's reflection, Rev Amy reads excerpts about baptism from an essay by The Rt Rev J Neil Alexander, "On Sacraments and Sundays," from our book, Common Prayer.  We highly recommend Bishop Alexander's whole essay for anyone interested in learning more about baptism and the Eucharist and how Sundays shape our lives as followers of Jesus in the Episcopal and Anglican tradition. Today, we keep with the theme of baptism that we've been reflecting on starting this past Sunday, the Baptism of our Lord.

Bishop Alexander is a bishop in the Episcopal Church and is professor of liturgy and the Quintard Professor of Theology at the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, TN.

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For today's reflection, Rev Joe reads an excerpt from his essay in our new book, Saving Words.We hope you enjoy it and perhaps use it to reflect on the meaning of your own baptism.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer for the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. Thank you to Debbie and Ed Humber and Lloyd Hollett ("This is the Day") and Joanne Hounsell ("It is Well with My Soul") for helping make today's service. Rev. Amy gives the the sermon, based on Luke's account of Jesus's baptism, in Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.

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Thank you for joining us today. We wish you God's peace and joy.

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Dear Friends,

Here in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, we're at Alert Level 4 and the Anglican Diocese of Western Newfoundland has suspended in-person worship for a time.

While we're experiencing this hiatus, we're sharing excerpts from our recent book Common Prayer: Reflections on Episcopal Worship (Cascade Books, 2019), hoping that worshipers in the Anglican Church of Canada as well as Episcopalians will find "a window into the transformative experience of shared liturgy in all its particularity, difficulty, and beauty," as Sara Miles wrote in an endorsement.

Today, Amy reads an excerpt from her essay, "The Great Celestial—Terrestrial Choir."

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Dear Friends,

Here in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, we're at Alert Level 4 and the Anglican Diocese of Western Newfoundland has suspended in-person worship for a time.

While we're experiencing this hiatus, we're going to share excerpts from our recent book Common Prayer: Reflections on Episcopal Worship (Cascade Books, 2019), hoping that worshipers in the Anglican Church of Canada as well as Episcopalians will find "a window into the transformative experience of shared liturgy in all its particularity, difficulty, and beauty," as Sara Miles wrote in an endorsement.

Today, Joe reads an excerpt from the Foreword, by Stanley Hauerwas.

We leave you with the Collect for The Epiphany (from the Book of Common Prayer,  page 214):

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Happy New Year and Happy Epiphany from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! 

In today's service, we celebrate the Epiphany, when the magi visit the Christ child and offer their symbolic gifts and worship him. Today's service is led by the Rev. Amy, Rev. Joe, and Ed and Debbie Humber, and Lloyd Hollett. The sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on the gospel lesson.

You can watch a video of the service here.

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Merry Christmas! Thanks to parishioners Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett for their offering of music for this service (Mary, Did You Know? and Silent Night). The sermon is by Rev Joe and is based on the gospel, Luke 2:1-20.

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We wish you all a very merry Christmas and God's blessings and joy.

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Welcome to this brief service of Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

With Covid cases on the rise and capacity restrictions going into place next week, we know there are many in our parish who will be missing gathering in person for worship, so we've made this brief recorded service. We pray for people all over the world as we all continue to be affected by covid.

Today's sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on the gospel lesson, Luke 1:39-55. 

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Good Morning! Thank you so much to everyone who has joined us since August 2020 when we started recording Morning Prayer and to everyone who helped with our Sunday Morning Prayer services. Here's an announcement about bringing these recorded services to a conclusion.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thank you to Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett for leading today's hymn, "Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun." The sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on the gospel reading for today, Luke 21:25-36.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in the Diocese of Western Newfoundland, in the Anglican Church of Canada. Today's service is lead by the Rev. Dr. Amy Richter, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Pagano, Kitty Rice (reading our first lesson), Mona and Gerard Edwards (aka Double Vision, leading Blessed Assurance), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading "Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord). The sermon is by Rev. Joe.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on 1 Peter 1:3-9, a beautiful passage about our living hope and inheritance in Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9, a reflection on life after death. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thank you to Gail Roberts for reading our first lesson today (Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25) and to Ed, Debbie, and Robert Humber, and Lloyd Hollett for leading our music ("Holy, Holy, Holy" and "To God Be the Glory").

For our opening sentences, we're using the words of Prayers at Mid-day, on page 56 of the Book of Alternative Services.

The sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on the gospel lesson, Mark 13:1-8.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today we reflect on our epistle lesson, Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25. Rev. Joe makes another appeal to celebrate Sit Down Sunday, and we include a prayer for Heroic Service in honor of Remembrance Day. Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on 1 Samuel 1:4-20, Hannah prays in the temple. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's service is led by the Rev.  Dr. Joseph Pagano, the Rev. Dr. Amy Richter, and parishioners Wanda Osmond (reading our first lesson), Charlotte and Benjamin Humber (leading the Lord's Prayer), and the Wildwood Singers of St George's Church leading our music ("Me Without You"). The sermon is by Rev. Amy.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the epistle (second) lesson for Sunday, Hebrews 9:24-28, on waiting for Christ's second coming, and living in the meantime. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17, the first reading for this coming Sunday. Today we hear the conclusion of this story about love and grace happening in surprising places and through surprising people.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thank you to Karen Colbourne for reading our lesson and to Ed and Debbie Humber, Lloyd Hollett, and Daisy Tapp for leading our music. Ed, Debbie, and Lloyd lead "Rejoice, the Lord is King," and Daisy sings "God on the Mountain." The sermon is by Rev. Joe Pagano.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 12:28-34, the gospel reading for Sunday. Jesus gives the commandment that is first of all. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Hebrews 9:11-14, on sacrifice. What's it for? How does it work? How is the sacrifice of Christ like, and different from, sacrifice in the Old Testament? Thank you for joining us today.  

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on this coming Sunday's first reading, Ruth 1:1-18. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thank you to parishioners Ed and Debbie Humber for leading our music today ("Fairest Lord Jesus" and "Be Thou My Vision").  The sermon is by Rev. Amy Richter and is based on the gospel reading for today, Mark 10:46-52.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 10:46-52, the gospel for this Sunday, on the healing of Bartimaeus, a blind man who sees clearly who Jesus is. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Hebrews 7:23-28, the epistle for Sunday, on Jesus our great high priest and the only other use of "priest" in the New Testament (and guess what--it's not for clergy people).   Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Psalm 34:1-8, a psalm of thanksgiving and witness to our rescuer and redeemer. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Job 42:1-6, 10-17, two endings to the book of Job. Thank you for joining us today.

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Good Morning! Welcome to Morning Prayer. Thanks very much to parishioners Carole Spicer (reading our first lesson, Job 38:1-7, 34-41) and Daisy Tapp (leading our music, "God on the Mountain" and "I Saw the Light." These two songs come from her new CD Some of My Favorite Country Gospel Songs. Email Daisy at daisy_tapp@hotmail.com).

The sermon is by Rev. Dr. Joseph Pagano and is based on the gospel lesson, Mark 10:35-45.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 10:35-45, the gospel reading for Sunday. James and John ask for a favour from Jesus and the other ten get angry. In other words, they fail Discipleship 101 again. How about us? 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Yesterday, we suggested that everyone read Job 38-39 in its entirety. Today, for our reading and reflection time, we offer a reading of Job 38-39 from Stephen Mitchell's translation. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the first lesson for Sunday, October 17, Job 38:34-41, 34-41, God speaks to Job from the whirlwind. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thank you to Gail Roberts (reading our first lesson) and Ed and Debbie Humber (leading our music). Today's sermon is by Rev. Amy Richter and is based on Joel 2:21-27 and Matthew 6:25-33.

Parts of today's service were recorded on the Green Gardens Trail in Gros Morne National Park.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the gospel lesson for Thanksgiving, Matthew 6:25-33. Consider the birds of the air and the lilies of the field . . . How does this lead us away from worry and toward the truly good life?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! In today's reflection we explore the epistle lesson for Harvest Thanksgiving, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, especially the significance of praying for (not to) those in authority and that God wants the salvation of all (not some).

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today we explore the Psalm appointed for Harvest Thanksgiving, Psalm 126, on God's faithfulness and mercy in the past, present, and future, and tears giving way to laughter and songs of joy.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Joel 2:21-27, the first lesson for this coming Sunday when we will celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving, acknowledging God's gracious care for all of creation.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thanks to Marilyn Simmons (reading our first lesson, Job 1:1, 2:1-10) and the Wildwood Singers of St George's Anglican Church for leading our music (Hold Fast to the Right and I'm Willing Lord). Instead of a sermon, Rev Joe and Rev Amy discuss the second part of the gospel lesson, Mark 10:2-16, where Jesus welcomes the children. (With apologies for the sound quality during our discussion!)

You can watch a video of the service here.

Rev Joe Pagano wrote a sermon on the first part of today's gospel lesson, Jesus's teaching on divorce, for Sermons That Work. You can read that sermon here. You can also find a link to the Sermons That Work podcast recording of the sermon here.

Parts of today's service were recorded at the Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer. Today's conversational reflection is on the first part of Mark 10:2-16, where Jesus gives a hard teaching on divorce.

You can read Rev. Joe's sermon, A Hard Saying, on Mark 10:2-16 for Sermons That Work here.

You can find a link to the podcast version of the sermon here.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Sunday's epistle lesson, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12.  It's like Christmas in October, and your theological word of the day: kenotic.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the Psalm appointed for this Sunday, Psalm 26. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is an introduction to the book of Job and our first lesson for next Sunday, Job 1:1, 2:1-10. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's service is led by the Rev. Amy Richter, the Rev. Joseph Pagano, Wanda Osmond (reading our first lesson, James 5:13-20), and Ed and Debbie Humber (leading our hymns, "O God of Font and Altar" and "The Love of Jesus Calls Us"). The sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on the Gospel lesson, Mark 9:38-50.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on this Sunday's gospel lesson, Mark 9:38-50. The disciples want to stop someone doing good in the name of Jesus because he's not one of them, and Jesus speaks seriously about judgement. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on James 5:13-20, the epistle lesson for this coming Sunday, on the importance and power of prayer. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the Psalm appointed for this coming Sunday, Psalm 124. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the first lesson for this coming Sunday, Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Thanks so much to Ed and Debbie Humber for leading today's music ("You are Salt for the Earth" and "Lift High the Cross"). Today's sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on the gospel reading, Mark 9:30-37.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the gospel lesson for this Sunday, Mark 9:30-37, Jesus teaches about true greatness. Thanks for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today we have a conversational reflection on Sunday's epistle reading, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, on two kinds of wisdom.  Thanks for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on our Psalm for this coming Sunday, Psalm 1. Wondering what makes for a happy life, a good life? Listen to the psalmist. Thanks for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the first lesson for this coming Sunday, Proverbs 31:10-31, a poem about the capable wife. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's service is led by the Rev. Amy Richter, the Rev. Joseph Pagano, Carole Spicer (reading our first lesson), and Ed, Debbie, and Robert Humber, and Lloyd Hollett (leading "God Forgave My Sin" and "Father We Love You") and Mona and Gerard Edwards (leading "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"). The sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on today's gospel lesson, Mark 8:27-37.

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Welcome to brief Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the gospel lesson for this coming Sunday, Mark 8:27-38, Who is Jesus and what does it mean to follow him? Peter gets the answer right and wrong. How about us?

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Welcome to brief Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on the Epistle Lesson for this coming Sunday, James 3:1-12, on the power of the tongue.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's conversational reflection is on Psalm 19. Nature reveals God's glory. God's instruction reveals God's glory. Can we rightly reveal God's glory? Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to brief Morning Prayer (16 minutes) with a conversational reflection on Proverbs 1:20-33, the call of Wisdom. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer for the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in the Anglican Diocese of Western Newfoundland. Today's service is led by by Rev. Joseph Pagano, Rev. Amy Richter, and  parishioners Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett, who lead our music.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland Labrador. Today's worship service is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, Gail Roberts (reading our first lesson), and Vitória (Viih) Mahon (offering our music). Instead of a sermon, today we have a discussion about the gospel lesson, John's version of Jesus feeding the multitudes and walking on water.

Viih Mahon is known by many in the parish. She is a 20-year-old university student studying travel and tourism and lives in Recife, Brazil. Viih came to Newfoundland first when she was 16 and won a scholarship competition. She lived with Paul and Colleen Harris in 2017-18 and again in 2019. While Viih was here she participated in many activities in the church and in the community. Viih is a strong Christian and recorded these songs especially so we could use them for worship today. Thank you, Viih!

Parts of today's service were recorded in Pasadena, NL on the hiking trail by the Blue Ball stream, which is the sound you hear in the recordings.

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After today, we're taking some vacation time. We'll see you again in September! Thank you so much for joining us today, and God's blessings and joy to you.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack. Today's service is led by Rev. Joseph Pagano, Rev. Amy Richter, Wanda Osmond (reading our first lesson), Florence Anderson (leading our prayers), Mona and Gerard Edwards (aka Double Vision, leading "Sing a New Song unto the Lord"), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading "What a Wonderful Saviour is Jesus"). The sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on today's gospel lesson, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's service is led by Rev. Joseph Pagano, Rev. Amy Richter, Kitty Rice (reading our second lesson), Kay Hounsell (leading our prayers), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading our music, "If I Were a Butterfly," "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," and "All Things Bright and Beautiful"). The sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on the lessons (2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ephesians 1:3-14; and Mark 6:14-29).

Special thanks to Lloyd and Sandy Hollett for welcoming us to record parts of the service in the Butterfly House at the Newfoundland Insectarium in Deer Lake, NL. Some of the still photos used in the video are from their FaceBook page. You can learn more at https://www.facebook.com/nfinsectarium.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's service is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, Marilyn Simmons (leading our prayers) and Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision; leading "On Eagle's Wings" and "I'm a Believer"). The sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10.

Parts of the service were recorded on the South Brook Trail in Pasadena, NL. You can hear the sound of the river in the background.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland Labrador. Today's worship service is led by the Rev. Amy Richter, the Rev. Joseph Pagano, Wanda Osmond (reading our First Lesson, 2 Corinthians 8:7–15), Tanya Barnes Matthews (leading our Prayers), and Ed and Debbie Humber (leading our music, "Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old" and "I'm Singing for My Lord Everywhere I Go"). The sermon is by Joe Pagano and is based on the Gospel Lesson, Mark 5:21-43. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 22:14-23, on  the institution of the Lord's Supper. What does "remembrance" mean here? Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 22:1-13, plans to betray Jesus and preparations for the Passover. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 21:29-36, Jesus talks about preparing for the last days. Today's Litany is for today, the National Indigenous Day of Prayer.  Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland Labrador. Today's service is led by Rev. Joseph Pagano, Rev. Amy Richter, Gail Roberts (reading the second lesson, 2 Corinthians 6:1-3), Marilyn Simmons (leading our prayers), and Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision, singing "Peaceful Harbour" and "Satan's Gotta Get Along Without Me." The sermon, by Rev. Amy, is based on the first reading (2 Samuel 17: 1-49), the story of David and Goliath.

The rhyming parts of the David and Goliath story used in the sermon are from "The Rhyme Bible" by L.J. Sattgast, published by Zonderkidz (2012).

You can watch a video version of the service here.

Parts of today's service were recorded on the Humber River Trail in Deer Lake, NL, and there rectory yard. The sunrise video was made in Straitsview on the Northern Peninsula in Newfoundland. 

Thank you very much for joining us today, and Happy Father's Day to all fathers!

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Welcome to a brief service of Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is based on Luke 21:5–19. Jesus would be a terrible Anglican tour guide, but that's a reason for hope for the church. 

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Welcome to a brief service of Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 20:41—21:4. How can we use our sight as a way to follow Jesus?

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Welcome to a brief service of Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 20:27–40, on the Resurrection. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Comack! Thank you to all the parishioners who helped to lead this service: Emmie Penney (opening), Tanya Matthews (canticle—a Song of Ezekiel), Megan King (first lesson, Isaiah 6:1-8), Irene and Warwick Hewitt (leading the prayers) and Woody King, Emily Poole, Glenda Halfyard, Otto Goulding, Addison and Selina Pieroway; and musicians Ed, Debbie, and Robert Humber (leading Holy, Holy, Holy, and Father, We Love You) and Mona and Gerard Edwards (aka Double Vision, leading Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness). The sermon is by the Rev. Joseph Pagano.

The background sound you can here in parts of the service is Bakers Brook Falls.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack. Thank you to parishioners Ed and Debbie Humber for leading our music today. The sermon is by the Rev. Amy Richter and is based on our readings: Acts 2:1-21 and John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on James 3: 13–18. What is true wisdom? How can we know? Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today we celebrate the Ascension. Thank you to parishioners Kitty Rice (reading our first lesson, Acts 1:1–11), Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading "Rejoice, the Lord is King," and "To God Be the Glory") and Kitty Rice, Daisy Tapp, and George Crocker (leading "Come, Holy Spirit"). The sermon is by Rev. Joseph Pagano, why the Ascension is so important.

You can watch a video of the service here.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's  conversational reflection is on James 3:1–12, on the power of the tongue. Thank you for joining us today!  

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on James 2:14–26, faith without works is dead. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on James 1:25-2:13. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on James 1:16–24. Listen, listen, listen, and be doers of the word and not hearers only. Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on James 1:1–15, the beginning of this very short, and often neglected, letter in the New Testament. Thanks for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's service is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, and parishioners Marilyn Simmons (reading our first lesson, 1 John 5:1–6), and Ed and Debbie Humber (leading The Love of Jesus Calls Us and What a Friend We Have in Jesus) and Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision; leading Love Divine All Loves Excelling). The sermon is by Rev. Amy.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack. Today's service is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, Gail Roberts (reading our first lesson, Acts 8:26–40), Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading Sing for Joy and To God Be the Glory). The sermon is by Rev. Joe.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 34:1-17, God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, and a God of justice. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 33. God is free, and shows that freedom by being gracious and merciful to whomever God feels like showing grace and mercy to, not because people deserve it, but because God is free, and gracious, and merciful. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Colossians 1:15–23, a hymn of acclamation about Jesus Christ and God's proclamation, not just to people, but to all creation. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday. Our worship service is led by Rev. Joseph Pagano, Rev. Amy Richter, Wanda Osmond (reading our first lesson, 1 John 3:16–24), Sabrina Short (leading our prayers), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading our music, The Lord's My Shepherd, He Lives; Eternal Lord of Love; Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord). The sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on Psalm 23 and John 10:11–18.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 20:1-21, the giving of the Ten Commandments. What is the fear of the Lord? 
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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's reflection is on Exodus 19:16-25, the Israelites prepare to receive the commandments. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 19:1-16. The people of Israel come to Sinai and are reminded that they are to be a priestly people. We reflect on  encountering the holy God and being, not individual priests, but a priestly people. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy, Rev. Joe, Marilyn Simmons (leading our prayers), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading our music, This is the Day, Rejoice the Lord is King, and Go Tell it on the Mountain). The homily is by Joe Pagano and is based on the gospel reading, Luke 24:36-48. Parts of the service were recorded by Steady Brook Falls—you'll hear the roar of the falls as well as the spoken words.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 16:23–36. What is manna and why is remembering the manna so important? Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 16:10-21, the gift of Manna in the wilderness.  On gathering just what we need and taking care of all in our tent. Thank you for joining us today.  

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 15:22–16:10, the first bump in the road on the way to the Promised Land.  Is there such a thing as holy complaining, and how do we tell the difference between holy complaining and just plain complaining? Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 15: 1-21, the Song of the Sea, sung in celebration on the freedom side of the Red Sea. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 14:21–31, God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Thank you for joining us today!

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Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Welcome to Morning Prayer for Easter Day. Today's service is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joe Pagano, Jessica Humber and Charlotte and Benjamin (leading our prayers), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading Because He Lives, In the Bulb There Is A Flower, and Jesus Christ is Risen Today). 

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Thank you for joining us today.  Daily Morning Prayer will be on recess this week. Please join us again soon. God's joy and blessings to you.

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Welcome to this worship service for Good Friday. Thank you to parishioners Sabrina Short (reading the first lesson, Isaiah 52:13–53:12), Gail Roberts, Marilyn Simmons, and Bob Mercer (reading the Passion according to John, John 18:1–19:37), Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision, leading Were You There), and The Wildwood Singers of St George's Anglican Church (The Old Rugged Cross, solo by Jodie Rice).  The sermon is by Rev. Joseph Pagano.

You can watch a video recording of the service here.

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Welcome to this service of worship for Maundy Thursday. Thank you to Carole Spicer (reading our first lesson, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) and musicians Ed and Debbie Humber (You Are Salt for the Earth), and with Robert Humber (One Bread, One Body), and with Lloyd Hollett (Until All Are Fed). The sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on the reading from 1 Corinthians and the gospel reading (John 13:1-17, 31a-35).

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Thank you for joining us today, and may you know God's grace and peace as we walk the way of the cross.

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Welcome to Worship for The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack. Today's service is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano and parishioners Sabrina Short (reading the Palm liturgy lesson, Mark 11:1-11), Karen Colbourne, Ron Day, Cassie Applin, Kay Hounsell, Florence Anderson, and Jennifer Day (reading the Passion according to Mark, Mark 15:1-47), Dave Tucker (leading our Litany for Lent), Ed and Debbie Humber (leading "All Glory Laud and Honour," and "Said Judas to Mary") and Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision, leading "Ride On, Ride On in Majesty"). The sermon is by Rev. Amy Richter.

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Thank you for joining us today, and God's blessings and peace for Holy Week.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 12:1-11, the anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is based on Luke 1:26-38, the annunciation to Mary. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Romans 5:12-21, how grace more than outweighs disobedience and leads us into God's future.  Thank you for joining us today.  

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For our parish Lent study this year, we're using God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and Its Aftermath, by NT Wright. Each week, Rev. Joe Pagano is summarizing one chapter from the book.  This week is the last chapter, Chapter 5 "Where Do We Go From Here?"

If you would like to watch a video of the presentation, you'll find it on youtube here.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 9:1-17, Jesus heals a man born blind and rejects the vending machine theory of evil.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Today's worship is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, and parishioners Wanda Osmond (reading our first lesson, Jeremiah 31:31​-34), Ron and Jennifer Day (leading our Litany for Lent), Ed and Debbie Humber (leading Tree of Life and Will You Come and Follow Me) and Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision; leading How Then Shall I Live). The sermon is by  Rev. Joe Pagano and is based on the Gospel reading, John 12:20-26.

Parts of today's service were recorded on the Coastal Trail by Green Point in Gros Morne National Park. We apologize for the loud wind and hope you can still hear these parts of the service. If you prefer, you can watch a video version of the service (with subtitles!) here:  https://youtu.be/oJ3bfTIik-4

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe! Today we celebrate the witness of St. Joseph and have a conversational reflection on Matthew 1:18-25, why nap time is happy hour. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 6:41-51, more on Jesus as the bread of heaven.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 6:27–40, Jesus brings eternal life and fulfillment now and in the future.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 6:1-15, John's version of Jesus feeding the multitudes, on the grace and bounty of small things. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Today's worship is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, and parishioners Marilyn Simmons (reading our first lesson, Numbers 21:4-9), Warwick and Irene Hewitt (leading our Litany for Lent), Ed and Debbie Humber (leading Tree of Life and Lift High the Cross) and Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision; leading When I Survey the Wondrous Cross). The sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on the Gospel reading, John 3:14-21.

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For our parish Lent study this year, we're using God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and Its Aftermath, by NT Wright. Each week, Rev. Joe Pagano is summarizing one chapter from the book.  This week is Chapter 4, Reading the New Testament.

If you would like to watch a video of the presentation, you'll find it on youtube here.

Blessings for a Holy Lent.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 8:33-47, more on the truth setting us free. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 8:21-32, on the meaning of "the Jews," Jesus' opponents, and "the truth will set you free." Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 7:53-8:11, Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 7:37-52—on water, the Spirit, and some hope for Nicodemus? Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 7:14-36. John's portrait of the confident, compassionate Jesus. Thank you for joining us today! 

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For our parish Lent study this year, we're using God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and Its Aftermath, by NT Wright. Each week, Rev. Joe Pagano is summarizing one chapter from the book.  This week is chapter 3, Jesus and the Gospels.

If you would like to watch a video of the presentation, you'll find it on youtube here.

We will be hosting an online Zoom conversation for anyone interested in discussing the first 3 chapters/presentations on Tuesday, March 9. If you would like to participate, send an email to pas.cor@nf.sympatico.ca and tell us what time of day works best for you.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack for the Third Sunday in Lent. Today's worship is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, and parishioners Megan King (reading our first lesson, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25), Gail Roberts (leading our Litany for Lent), Ed and Debbie Humber (leading There's a Wideness in God's Mercy and Amazing Grace) and Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision; leading Satan's Gotta Get Along Without Me). The sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on the lesson from 1 Corinthians.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 5: 30-47. Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God of the New Testament?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe.  Today's conversational reflection is on John 5:19-29. A reason for hope: Jesus is the true face of God.

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Welcome to brief Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 4: 43-54, Jesus' second sign, the healing of the royal official's son. What signs can we point to? 

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What is Ethics? This is an audio recording from a video Rev. Joe made for our Confirmation Class. Maybe you will find it helpful too. In his presentation Rev. Joe talks about what ethics is, 3 ways people have thought about ethics generally, and 5 ways Christians have thought about ethics, and about using the Bible in ethics in particular.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 4:27-42, the rest of the story of the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the well. Jesus provides Living Water for us, wherever we are, whoever we are. Thank you for joining us today.

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For our parish Lent study this year, we're using God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and Its Aftermath, by NT Wright. Each week, Rev. Joe Pagano is summarizing one chapter from the book.  This week is chapter 2, Reading the Old Testament.

If you would like to watch a video of the presentation, you'll find it on youtube here.

We will be hosting an online Zoom conversation for anyone interested in discussing the first 3 chapters/presentations on Tuesday, March 9. If you would like to participate, send an email to pas.cor@nf.sympatico.ca and tell us what time of day works best for you.

Blessings for a holy Lent.

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For our parish Lent study this year, we're using God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and Its Aftermath, by NT Wright. Each week, Rev. Joe Pagano is summarizing one chapter from the book.  This week is chapter 1, Where Do We Start.

If you would like to watch a video of Joe's presentation, it's on youtube here.

We will be hosting an online Zoom conversation for anyone interested in discussing the first 3 chapters/presentations on Tuesday, March 9. If you would like to participate, send an email to pas.cor@nf.sympatico.ca and tell us what time of day works best for you.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's service is led by the Rev. Amy Richter, the Rev. Joseph Pagano, Wanda Osmond (reading the first lesson, Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16), Karen Colbourne (leading the prayers), and musicians Ed and Debbie Humber (leading Eternal Lord of Love and I Have Decided to Follow Jesus), and the Wildwood Singers of St. George's Church (singing Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me). The sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on today's gospel reading, Mark 8:27-38.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 3:22-36, eternal life now, not just someday, but now.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 3:16-21, good news for all the world for all time. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 2:23-3:15. Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. Will he stay in the dark?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 2:13–22, John's intriguing version of Jesus cleansing the temple. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 2:1-12, Jesus' first sign a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Want to see the glory of God? Be a servant or a disciple. Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's service is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joseph Pagano, Sabrina Short (reading our first lesson, Genesis 9:8-17), Marilyn Simmons (leading our prayers), Ed, Debbie, and Robert Humber (Ed and Debbie, leading Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery, and with Robert, leading Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah), and the Wildwood Singers of St. George's Anglican Church (leading Me Without You). The sermon , We Can Actually Be Like Jesus, is by Rev. Amy and is based on the gospel lesson, Mark 1:9-15.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 1:35-42. Come and see Jesus, be seen by Jesus, and see that our best days are ahead of us. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 1:29-34, exploring the image of Jesus, the Lamb of God. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to the Liturgy for Ash Wednesday. The homily is by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Pagano.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 1:19-28. Jesus is Lord. We are not. That is good news. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led today by Mona Edwards and Gail Roberts of St George of England Anglican Church in Cormack. Their reflection is on John 1:1-18, our awesome God's grace and truth in Jesus. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's worship is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joe Pagano, Carole Spicer (reading our first lesson, 2 Kings 2:1-12), Jennifer and Ron Day (leading our prayers), and musicians Ed and Debbie Humber (Be Thou My Vision, Sing of God Made Manifest), and Kitty Rice, Daisy Tapp, and George Crocker (God of the Mountains). The sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on the gospel lesson, Mark 9:2-9).

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's reflection is on Mark 10:32-45, James and John ask for positions of prestige and power, but Jesus says true greatness is found in service. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's reflection is on Mark 10:17-31, Jesus' loving instruction to the man who had many things except the one thing he needed. Thank you for joining us today.  

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 10:1-16, Jesus teaches about divorce and welcomes children. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 9:42-50, Jesus' warnings against causing others to stumble. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's service is led by parishioners Mona Edwards and Gail Roberts, both of St. George's, Cormack. Their reflection is on Mark 6:53-56, the healing power of Jesus, then and today. Thank you for joining us!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's service is led by Rev. Joe Pagano, Rev. Amy Richter, Karen Colbourne (reading our first lesson, Isaiah 40:21-31), Wanda and Milton Osmond (leading our prayers), and musicians Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (On Eagles' Wings, Children of the Light) and Marilyn Simmons (Father I Place Into Your Hands). The sermon is by Rev. Amy and is based on the gospel, Mark 1:29-39).

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 9:2-13. Jesus' appearance is changed and the disciples are told to listen to him. We still can. Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 8:27-9:1, the centre of Mark's Gospel: the identity of Jesus and the meaning of discipleship. Thank you for joining us today! 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 8:11-26. The disciples still don't get it and Jesus heals a blind man in stages.  Why that's good news for us too. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's Morning Prayer is a little different—it's a presentation Rev. Joe made for our confirmation class on The Church. What do we mean when we say Church?  What is the Christian Church? We hope you find this helpful too and thank you for joining us today!

If you prefer, you can watch the video version here.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Romans 8:14-21, hope for the future for all of creation. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's service is led by Rev. Amy, Rev. Joe, Marilyn Simmons (reading our first lesson, Deuteronomy 18:15-20), Jessica and Charlotte Humber (leading our canticle), Irene and Warwick Hewitt (leading our prayers), Quinn Dredge (leading the Lord's Prayer), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading our music—Put Your Hand in the Hand of the Man, Sing for Joy). The sermon is by Rev. Joe and is based on Mark 1:21-28.

If you would like to watch a video version of the service, please click here.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 6:45-56. Jesus walks on the water. How Jesus' love for his clueless disciples gives us hope too. Thank you for joining us today! 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 6:30-46, the  Feeding of the Five Thousand. There are no deserted places when Jesus is with us. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 6:13-29. How the terrible story of John the Baptist and King Herod still leads toward hope. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 6:1-13, the importance of trust in making it possible to witness what Jesus is doing.
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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland Labrador! Today's service is led by Rev. Joseph Pagano, Rev. Amy Richter, and parishioners Yvonne Stone (reading the first lesson, Jonah 3:1-5, 10), Kitty Rice (reading the canticle), Megan King (leading our prayers), and Ed, Debbie, and Robert Humber (leading our music, "Great is Your Faithfulness," "Without Seeing You," and "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"). The sermon, "How it Works," is by Rev. Amy and is based on the gospel reading, Mark 1:14-20. The opening and closing of the service was made on The Great Trail, a little west of Howley, NL.

You can watch a video version of the service here:
https://youtu.be/VfsY_T70EHE

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 4:35-41, Jesus stills the storm and the disciples wonder--who is this? Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 4:21- 34, more parables about what the kingdom of God is like. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 4:1-20. Jesus tells and explains the parable of the sower. Thank you for joining us today! 

You can see a picture of the St George of England Church's Sower window here: 
https://revsamyandjoeinpasadenacormack.com/2021/01/19/morning-prayer-for-wednesday-january-20/
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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 3:19b-35. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. We continue our journey through Mark's Gospel. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 2:23-3:19a. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland! Today's service is led by Rev. Amy Richter, Rev. Joe Pagano, Kitty Rice (reading the first lesson, 1 Samuel 3:1-10), Ed and Debbie Humber (leading "Here I am, Lord," #315 in St. David's Junior Praise, and "Will You Come and Follow Me"/"The Summons," #430 in Common Praise and #340 in St. David's Junior Praise), and Wanda Osmond (leading the canticle, A Song of David). The sermon, "Can Anything Good Come out of Nazareth?" is by Rev. Joe and is based on the gospel lesson, John 1:43-51.

You can watch a video recording of the service here: https://youtu.be/Va-XTwzPGsY

We recorded the beginning and end of the service near the Heritage Trail in Gillams, NL. The stained glass windows that accompany "Softly and Tenderly" are in St. George of England Church in Cormack and St. David of Wales Church in Pasadena. They were all made by Sunhound Glassworks in St. John's, NL.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 2:13-22. Jesus says he has come for sinners not the righteous. That's good news! Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 2:1-12. Jesus forgives and heals. Some are offended, some are amazed. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 1: 29-45. Jesus is on a mission—but why doesn't he want anyone to talk about him? Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 1:21-27. Jesus shows us what it means to teach with authority. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe.  Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 1:1-13, as we begin reading through this gospel together.  Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack. Thank you to parishioners Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett for leading our music (As With Gladness, Living in the Light, and We Three Kings), Gail Roberts (reading our first lesson, Isaiah 60:1-6), Carole and Heather Spicer (leading our canticle, based on verses from Isaiah 60), and Jessica, Charlotte, and Benjamin Humber (leading our litany for Epiphany). The sermon is by Amy Richter and is based on the gospel lesson, Matthew 2:1-12.

You can watch a video of the service here.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 4:46-54, the second of Jesus' signs, the healing of a royal official's son. What does really power look like? Who is the real King? Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 2:1-11, Jesus does the first of his signs, turning water into wine at a wedding feast. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today's reflection is on Matthew 2:1-12, the visit of the magi. Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on John 15:1-6, Jesus calls his followers friends. Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Exodus 3:1-12, God calls to Moses from a burning bush. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland. Merry Tenth Day of Christmas!
Thank you to parishioners Dinah and Paige Durnford (reading our opening sentences), Marilyn Simmons (reading our canticle), Sabrina Short (reading our first lesson, Jeremiah 31:7-14), Irene and Warwick Hewitt (leading our prayers), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading "Away in a Manger"). Rev. Joe Pagano gives the homily (based on John 1:1-18). Revs. Joe and Amy sing one of their favorite Christmas carols, "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence," and recorded the opening and closing to the service at the Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park (but we're east of the bowl, at Winter House Brook, not at the bowl as Amy says in the video). Thanks very much for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Happy New Year and Happy Holy Name Day! Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 2:15-21. What's in a name?

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Merry Christmas!

Welcome to this service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas. Thank you to everyone who contributed:

  • Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett—Go Tell It on the Mountain
  • Sabrina Short—Genesis 3:8-15
  • Diane Burden, Grant Payne, Susan Reid—When a Child is Born
  • Kitty Rice—Genesis 22:15-18
  • Mona and Gerard Edwards (Double Vision)—Mary Did You Know?
  • Gail Roberts—Micah 5:2-4
  • Rachel Penney—Luke1:26-33
  • Laura Colbourne—The First Noel
  • Mona Edwards—Matthew 1:18-25
  • Ron Day, Dave Tucker; Diane Burden, Grant Payne, Susan Reid; Ed and Debbie Humber, Lloyd Hollett—Silent Night
  • Joe Pagano—Luke 2:8-16
  • Kay Hounsell—Matthew 2:1-12
  • Diane Burden, Grant Payne, Susan Reid—O Little Town of Bethlehem
  • Joe Pagano—John 1:1-14
  • Rebecca Penney and Marilyn Simmons—Incarnation Litany
  • Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett—Joy to the World

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Merry Christmas! Welcome to a service of Evening Prayer for Christmas Eve. Thank you to Jessica, Charlotte, and Benjamin Humber (Opening), Sabrina Short (First Lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7), Gail Roberts (Canticle), Dinah and Paige Durnford (Litany), and musicians Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett, and Diane Burden, Susan Reid, and Grant Payne. The sermon is by Amy Richter and is based on the gospel lesson, Luke 2:1-20. Thank you for joining us for this worship service and may you know God's blessings and abiding joy this holy day and always.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack for the Fourth Sunday of Advent! We are joined by Megan King (Opening Prayer), Wanda Osmond (2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16) Rachel and Rebecca Penney (The Song of Mary), Ron and Jennifer Day (Prayers of the People), and Ed and Debbie Humber (leading our music, which today includes their original song, The Hanging of the Greens, as well as Mary, Did You Know? and The Cry of Bethlehem). Ed also gives an introduction to the tradition here of the Hanging of the Greens on the 4th Sunday of Advent. Rev. Joe Pagano gives the sermon, based on the gospel lesson, Luke 1:26-38. Thank you for joining us today!

If you want to watch a video version of this service, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/uoZXZw5POQE

We will take a little break from daily Morning Prayer and be back on Christmas Eve.

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It's the season of Advent! During Advent, Rev. Joe and Rev. Amy are recording children's stories about the events and people we meet this season. Today, Rev. Amy reads a story, "The Baby God Promised,"  written by Walter Wangerin, Jr. (Arch Book, Concordia Publishing, 1976). You can watch a video of Rev. Amy reading this story at https://youtu.be/YcvMOMl5vmk
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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's reflection is on Luke 1: 26-38, the annunciation, which is the gospel reading for this Sunday. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on 1 Peter 2:4-10, comfort and encouragement for people who don't fit it. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 22:54-69, Peter denies Jesus and Jesus before the Council. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 22:39-53, Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives and Judas betrays Jesus. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack for the Third Sunday of Advent. Thank you to parishioners Megan King (Opening Sentences and Prayers), Mona Edwards (Canticle), Gail Roberts (reading Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett for our music (A Journey Just Begun, This Little Light of Mine, and Shine Jesus Shine). The sermon, "The Meaning of Life for a Meaningful Life" is by the Rev. Amy Richter and is based on the gospel lesson, John 1:6-8, 19-28. Thank you for joining us today!

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It's the season of Advent! During Advent, Rev. Joe and Rev. Amy are recording children's stories about the events and people we meet this season. Today, Rev. Joe reads a story, "Mary Visits Her Cousin Elizabeth,"  written by Ralph Milton in The Family Story Bible (Westminster John Knox, 1996). You can watch a video of Rev. Joe reading this story at https://youtu.be/iDyXMkW133I
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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 22:1-13, Judas agrees to betray Jesus and Jesus and his disciples get ready for the Passover meal. Why are we reading this while we're getting ready for Christmas?  Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Mark 1:1-11, the beginning of the good news of God's surprising son. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 5:13-17, 24-25. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 5:8-12, 18-23. The prophet's ancient words are still relevant today. Thank you for joining us!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's worship service is led by Rev. Amy, Rev. Joe, and parishioners Marilyn Simmons and her granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca Penney (leading our Opening Sentences and Canticle), Sabrina Short (reading our first lesson, Isaiah 40-1-11), and Ron and Jennifer Day (leading our prayers), and musicians Ed and Debbie Humber, and Lloyd Hollett ("The Lord's My Shepherd, He Lives" and "The Kingdom of God is Justice and Joy") and the Wildwood Singers of St. George's Church ("Hold Fast to the Right," Kitty Rice, solo). The sermon this morning, "Not the Way It's Supposed to Be," is by Rev. Joe and is based on the Gospel reading, Mark 1:1-8. Thank you for joining us today!

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It's the season of Advent! During Advent, Rev. Joe and Rev. Amy are recording children's stories about the events and people we meet this season. Rev. Amy reads a story about Mary, Mary's Story, written by M. M. Brem (Arch Books, Concordia Publishing, 1967). You can watch a video of Rev. Amy reading this story at https://youtu.be/ZqqcVzLPr9o
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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 26:1-6, It's Gate Day in Advent, at least in our readings, and that has us pondering security, hospitality, and God's radical welcome. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 25:6-9, the great feast on God's holy mountain. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Isaiah 11:1-10, often called The Peaceable Kingdom, a beautiful way to walk further into Advent and God's future. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus calls four fishermen and they drop everything and follow. Why? The gospel writer doesn't seem to think it matters, only that they did. There are some challenges and a whole lot of grace for us in this good news. Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today we are joined by parishioners Yvonne Stone, Gail Roberts, Jessica Humber, Charlotte, and Benjamin, and Mona Edwards (leading prayers and readings), and Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading our music, "Without Seeing You," "Let Me Be a Little Kinder," and "Blessed are They"). The sermon is based on Mark 13:24-37.
We wish you a wonderful beginning to the season of Advent.

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It's almost Advent! Today, Rev. Joe reads a story for children, The Strange Young Man in the Desert, by Ronald Klug (Arch Books, Concordia Publishing, 1971), about John the Baptist, an important person in the story of Jesus and in the Advent season. Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Ephesians 1:15-23, the good news that Jesus sat down! What? A theologian explains. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Ephesians 1:3-14, a great message for the end of the year, or anytime, really. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, a hope-filled scolding of the church. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 21:1-4, the widow's offering. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland Labrador, Canada. Rev. Joseph Pagano is our preacher today, and parishioners Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett lead our music (Holy, Holy, Holy; Psalm 100; Jesus, Name Above All Names; Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun), Marilyn Simmons leads our prayers, and Wanda Osmond reads our lesson (Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24). The sermon is based on the Gospel lesson, Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 19:45-48, Jesus cleanses the temple. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 19:41-44, Jesus is sorrowful for Jerusalem. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 19:11-28, the Parable of the Pounds. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 19:1-10, Jesus sees Zacchaeus. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 18:35-43, Jesus heals a blind man who sees quite well who Jesus is, and shows us all what it looks like to follow Jesus. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland Labrador. Today we are joined by parishioners Ed and Debbie Humber and Lloyd Hollett (leading our music) and Marilyn Simmons (reading our first lesson, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11), Kitty Rice (leading our Canticle, 3), and Mona Edwards (leading our prayers). The sermon, "The Parable of the Extravagant Master" is based on Matthew 25:14-30). Some video clips were made in Cow Head, Newfoundland, some in St David of Wales Church in Pasadena, and some are from Pexels. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 17:26-37. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 17:20-25, Jesus responds to questions about when and where the Kingdom of God will come.  Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 17:11-19, the vocation and ministry of giving thanks. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 17:7-10. A question for our fellow worthless slaves: Why do what is right?  Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 17:1-6, on faith and the power to do extraordinary things, like forgive. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland Labrador. Today we are joined by parishioners Gail Roberts (reading our first lesson, Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25), Yvonne Stone (reading Canticle 21, God's Plan of Salvation), and Jennifer and Ron Day (leading our prayers). The sermon is based on the gospel, Matthew 25:1-13 (the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids). The gospel reading gives us great reason to hear the Wildwood Singers of St. George's versions of This Little Light of Mine and When the Roll is Called Up Yonder. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 16:1-8, the Parable of the Rascally Debt Forgiver. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 15:1-10. Can a sheep repent? How about a coin? What do these parables tell us about repentance? Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 14:25-33. It's good to be odd. Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 14:15-24, God's expansive guest list, and ours. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 14:12-14, Jesus's guest list etiquette. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack in Newfoundland Labrador. Today we celebrate All Saints Day. Thanks to parishioners Wanda Osmond (reading our first lesson, Revelation 7:9-17), Sabrina Short (reading our canticle), Megan King (leading our prayers), and the Wildwood Singers of St. George's (leading our music, "Hold Fast to the Right," Kitty Rice, solo and "Footprints in the Sand," George Crocker, solo). The homily is by Rev. Joe. Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's gospel reading is Luke 12:13-21. Today's reflection is a reading of The Rich Fool: A Parable of a Man and His Treasures, a retelling of the parable for children (of all ages!) by Janice Kramer, published by Concordia Publishing House in 1964. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 13:31-35, where Jesus calls Herod a fox and himself a mother hen and gives us a glimpse into the heart of God. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today in the church's calendar we give thanks for St. Simon and St. Jude. Our conversational reflection is on Ephesians 4:1-16, growing up and being the church. Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 13:18-21, the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 13:10-17, Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath—when Jesus doesn't play by our rules. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack, Newfoundland Labrador! Thanks to Marilyn Simmons (reading our first lesson, Deuteronomy 34:1-12), Yvonne Stone (reading our canticle, The Magnificat), Florence Anderson (leading our prayers); Diane Burden, Susan Reid, and Grant Payne (leading "This is the Day") and The Wildwood Singers of St. George's in Cormack ("Me Without You"). The sermon, by Rev. Amy, "Beloved Blips," is on Psalm 90.  Thank you for joining us today!

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Hello! Joe and Amy have a conversation about Psalm 90 as Amy prepares the sermon for Sunday. What wisdom does the psalmist share with us, especially when we're faced with the shortness and uncertainty of our lives?  Thank you for joining us today. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 12:39-48. Jesus says he hasn't come to bring peace--what? Isn't he the prince of peace? Doesn't he give peace? What does he mean?  Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 12:39-48, which probably doesn't make anyone's My Favorite Parables list. What do these verses mean for us? 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 12:35-38, the expectant servants and their surprising master. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today the Church celebrates Luke the evangelist, so our conversational reflection is on the introduction to the Gospel of Luke, Luke 1:1-4. Thank you for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! This morning we are led by parishioners Jennifer Day (reading the first lesson, Exodus 33:12-23), Irene and Warwick Hewitt (leading our prayers), and Marilyn Simmons and Ed and Debbie Humber (leading our music). The homily is by Rev. Joe Pagano and is based on Matthew 22:15-22. Thank you for joining us today!

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Hello! Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe share a conversation about this Sunday's Gospel reading (Matthew 22:15-22) as Joe prepares his sermon. The lesson has a very familiar quote: Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.What's this really about and how can we understand this for our lives?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 11:47-54. How do we discern a true prophetic movement from a false one? Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is Luke 11:42-46. Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 11:37-41. Wait a second. Did you say Jesus doesn't wash before supper?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's reflection is a retelling of the story of Jesus's healing the 10 lepers for children. It was written by Victor Mann and published by Concordia Publishing House in 1976. We hope you enjoy, and have a very happy Thanksgiving! 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's service is led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, and parishioners Sabrina Short (reading our first lesson, Deuteronomy 8:7-18), Wanda and Milton Osmond (leading our prayers), and Ed and Debbie Humber (leading our music: Let All Things Now Living, Give Thanks, and Great is Your Faithfulness). Rev. Joe gives the homily, Thanksgiving, based on Luke 17:11-19 (Jesus heals 10 lepers; 1 returns to give thanks). Thank you for joining us today, and a blessed and happy Thanksgiving to you!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 11:14-26, Jesus and Beelzebul. Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 11:5-13. Snakes and scorpions? No way! Thanks for joining us today.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is about Luke 11:1-4, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray. (If you want to hear more about the Lord's Prayer, petition by petition, listen to the recordings from August 28- September 3). Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 10:25-37, Jesus visits Mary and Martha. What if it's not about a choice between Mary and Martha?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 10:25-37, the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and why going and doing is so important to learning the Christian faith. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack, NL. Thank you to parishioners Marilyn Simmons (reading our first lesson, Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20), Megan King (reading our canticle, A Song of Peace), Gail Roberts (leading our prayers), and Ed and Debbie Humber (leading our music and Psalm). Today's sermon, The End of the Story, by Amy Richter, is based on Matthew 21:33-46. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 10:13-16, Woe to unrepentant cities. Where's the good news in this? Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 10:1-12, Jesus sends the 70, like sheep into the midst of wolves. Where's the good news in that?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 9:57-62, how hard it can be to say yes to the call to follow Jesus, and the challenge and good news of living out of the future instead of the past. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today is the celebration of St. Michael and All Angels, so our conversational reflection is on John 1:47-51, and believing in angels. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 9:46-50, Jesus's children's sermon, on being great. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer for Sunday, September 27, from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack, NL. Today we thank Sabrina Short (reading our first lesson, Philippians 2:1-13), Irene and Warwick Hewitt (leading our prayers), Grant Payne, Diane Burden, and Susan Reid (leading What a Friend We Have in Jesus), and the Wildwood Singers of St. George's Church (When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, solo, Bruce Pinksen). The sermon is by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Pagano, WWJD. Thank you for joining us!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Jesus's question: Who do you say that I am (Luke 9:18-22). Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 9:7-9, Who is this Jesus and What does Herod really want from him?  Thank you for joining us today!

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Hello! Please listen for some announcements for St. George's Anglican Church in Cormack. 

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Hello! Please listen to some announcements for St David's Anglican Church in Pasadena for this week.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 9:1-6, Jesus sends out the Twelve--why it's good news for us that Jesus sends them and why it's good news that Jesus knows they won't always be well received.
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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 8:19-21, who are Jesus' real mother and brothers? Why does Jesus make a new family? Thanks for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Matthew 9:9-13, the call of St. Matthew. Here is a link to the painting described today. Thank you for joining us!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe.  Today we are happy to be joined by parishioners Kitty Rice (reading our first lesson, Exodus 16:2-15), Florence and Cecil Anderson (leading our prayers), and Ed, Debbie, and Robert Humber (leading our music). The sermon, God's Wonder-filled World, is based on Exodus 16:2-15 and the Gospel lesson, Matthew 20:1-16. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 8:1-3, Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and the many other woman who supported Jesus from their resources. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 7:36-50, the story of the forgiven woman who anoints Jesus's feet. How do we see others, and do we invite Jesus to come in, or do we really invite Jesus to come in? Thanks for joining us today!

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We are having in-person church at St. David's in Pasadena on Sunday at 9 and 11 AM. Please pre-register by Friday night, by calling the rectory (686-5437) or sending an email to revamyrichter@outlook.com. Looking forward to worshipping together on Sunday!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection today on Luke 7:31-35, on not using the messenger as a reason to reject the message, and what is true wisdom?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 7:11-17, where Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today is Holy Cross Day, and our conversational reflection is based on John 3:13-17. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer from the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack! Today's sermon, Be Careful What You Pray For, is by Rev. Joe Pagano, and is based on Matthew 18:21-35. We are happy to be joined today by parishioners Bob Mercer (reading the first lesson), Yvonne Stone (leading the Prayers of the People), and The Wildwood Singers of St. George's Church, leading the music (with Linda Temple singing Love in the First Degree, and Jodie Rice singing The Old Rugged Cross). Thank you for joining us!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's conversational reflection is on Luke 6:39-42, on why we prefer to point out the specks in others' eyes rather than notice the logs in our own.  Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 6:27-38. How do we love in a way even greater than the Golden Rule?How do we love our enemies? 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Jesus's blessings and woes in Luke 6:20-26. What is a blessed life?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Luke 1:26-33, the annunciation to Mary, and the importance of the Incarnation for salvation. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Labour Day and Matthew 6:19-24, Jesus teaching that where our treasure is, there are hearts will be also, and you cannot serve God and wealth. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy, Rev. Joe, and members of the Anglican Parish of Pasadena/Cormack. Thanks to Kitty Rice for reading our first lesson, Megan and Woody King for leading our prayers, and The Wildwood Singers of St. George's Anglican Church for their recordings of Take Up Thy Cross (sung by Milton Osmond) and This Little Light of Mine (sung by Courtney Rice). Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on the Eucharist, on the commemoration of the First Anglican Eucharist in Canada (1578). We are glad you are here!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on and forgive us our sins and we forgive those who sin against us.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today we are joined by the Rt. Rev. John Organ, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Western Newfoundland, who offers a reflection on the Lord's Prayer, speaks about the Parish of Pasadena Cormack, and shares about the natural beauty of this place. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. We are grateful today for the service of parishioners Gail Roberts, reading our first lesson, and Irene and Warwick Hewitt, leading our prayers. The sermon, God's Unquenchable Love, is based on Exodus 3:1-15; Romans 12:9-21; and Matthew 16:21-28. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today's reflection is on Give us this day our daily bread. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today a reflection on something saints, sinners, and even Archbishops of Canterbury need to learn. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe. Today we hear Luke's version of Jesus teaching his disciples to pray, and we begin a series focusing on the meaning of the Lord's Prayer. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer! Today we are so happy to be joined by parishioners Irene Hewitt, of St. George's Church, reading our first lesson, and Ed and Debbie Humber, of St. David's Church, leading our hymn. Our lessons today are Romans 12:1-8 and Matthew 16:13-20. 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Jesus' answer to the test question, Which commandment is the greatest?(Matthew 22:34-40) 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by the Rev. Amy Richter and the Rev. Joe Pagano, with a conversational reflection on the Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14). What are you wearing to the party? 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on the labourers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16a). It's not fair! 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer for Tuesday, August 18, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Jesus' teaching that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 19:23-30). What?

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on Jesus and the Rich Young Man (Matthew 19:16-22). Uh-oh, was Jesus talking to us too? 

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Welcome to Sunday Morning Prayer! Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead Morning Prayer, joined by parishioner Megan King, who reads our first lesson, and Ed and Debbie Humber, who lead our prayers. With a reflection on the troubling and transformative story of the Canaanite woman and Jesus in Matthew 15:21-28.

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Welcome! Morning Prayer is led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, who also offer a conversational reflection on the gift of having good things to rejoice in and think about (Philippians 4:4-9), and not just as quarantine is coming to an end.

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Welcome to Morning Prayer, led by Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe, with a conversational reflection on forgiving again and again and again . . .  (Matthew 18:21-35). 

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Please join us for a brief (13 minute) time of Morning Prayer. Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead prayer and offer a conversational reflection on Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus' instruction for what to do when a member of the church sins against you. 

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Welcome to today's brief (under 12 minutes) Morning Prayer. Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead and offer a conversational reflection on Matthew 18:1-5, where Jesus says, Unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Why?

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Welcome to a brief (under 14 minutes) version of Morning Prayer. Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead morning prayer and offer a conversational reflection on Matthew 17:24-27, the curious little story of finding a coin in the mouth of a fish and the freedom of the children of the king.

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Welcome to Sunday Morning Prayer! Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead Morning Prayer, joined by parishioner Megan King, who reads the first lesson. With a reflection on Matthew 14:22-33, on staying in the boat of the church, even in a storm.

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Welcome to a brief (just under 12 minutes) version of Morning Prayer for Thursday, August 7, 2020 in the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack, NL! Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead Morning Prayer and give a conversational reflection on Matthew 16:24-26, the odd equation of losing your life and finding it.

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August 6 is the celebration of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Today Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe offer prayer and a reflection on Matthew 17:1-9, Seeing Jesus. Thank you for joining us today!

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Welcome to a brief (just under 15 minutes) version of Morning Prayer for Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack, NL! Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead Morning Prayer and give a conversational reflection on Matthew 15:21-28, crossing the border with Jesus.

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Welcome to a brief (14 minutes) version of Morning Prayer for Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack, NL! Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead Morning Prayer and give a conversational reflection on Judges 7:1-8,16-18, the story of Gideon and the problem of too many troops. Thank you for joining us!

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Welcome to a brief version of Morning Prayer for Monday, August 3, 2020 in the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack, NL! Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead Morning Prayer and give a conversational reflection on Luke 10:38-42, the story of Jesus with Martha and Mary. Thanks for joining us! 

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Welcome to Morning Prayer for Sunday, August 2, 2020 in the Anglican Parish of Pasadena and Cormack, NL! Rev. Amy and Rev. Joe lead Morning Prayer and give a brief reflection on the Gospel lesson. Thanks for joining us!