Tag: The Rev. Charles C. McCoart Jr.

The Prodigal(S)

Arguably the most famous parable Jesus ever told, the prodigal son is an incredible story.  Charles Dickens said,  “It is the finest short story ever written.” Yet despite its popularity many of us might have missed the timeless meaning in this parable for us today.  The Context Of The Prodigal Son  To understand the meaning…

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A Devilish Dilemma

In last week’s Gospel we read how the devil attacked Jesus in what arguably could be thought of as one of the hardest times in Jesus’ life … when Jesus was in the desert and tempted over and over and over again by the devil.  This week’s Gospel, however, shows us how the devil also…

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Go Tell It On the Mountain

The biblical story of the Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-43a) — proclaimed today – appears in each of the four Gospels as an important moment in the life of Jesus and as evidence of His divinity.  After Jesus performs a series of miracles and foretells His own death, Jesus leads just three of His disciples, Peter, James…

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Walden Pond 2022

Like many of you, I enjoy several traditions which happen this time of year: I love receiving Christmas cards, particularly when they include pictures and updates on people I know and love and unfortunately don’t get to see as often as I’d like. This time of year I like to walk Max right around dusk…

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Christmas at The Red Truck Bakery

Hi everyone.  Thank you for either attending a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service in person, by zoom or by selecting Emmanuel at Home.  22 months into the pandemic I had certainly hoped we would find ourselves in a different place; but alas, here we are.  Unfortunately, like millions of others around the globe and…

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Happy Advent!

I’m recording this message from home on Wednesday before Thanksgiving – so a Happy Thanksgiving shout-out to all of you for tomorrow.  I hope you have a wonderful and delicious day surrounded by love.  You deserve that. Okay, on to our First Sunday of Advent homily: It should be no secret or surprise to anyone…

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The Widow’s Mite

Almost a year ago, I was in Florida to witness the vows of my nephew Zack to his fiancé Samantha.   In my heart I knew where I needed to be.  Right there, in sunny tropical Florida with my nephew and the love of his life.   In my head I wondered if any of…

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