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The evil spirit does not come in from outside, but emerges from inside.

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany B 2012 The Rev. Leonard Oakes (Mark 1:21-28) What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? We know who you are, you are the holy one of God” … Continue reading

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Of 49ers and Jesus: There’s excitement in the urgency of a call

Third Sunday in Epiphany A 2012 (Mark 1:14-20) The Rev. Leonard Oakes In the name of God, the God of the 49ers and the God of New York Giants. Amen. I thank you all for coming to Chuch today not … Continue reading

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What is Jesus doing in the river Jordan?

First Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1: 4-11 The Rev. Leonard Oakes   “What is Fr. Leonard doing singing and drinking with a bunch of sinners in the dark?” was the common comment I hear from some of my parishioners when … Continue reading

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