Reflections - Deacon Bob Hartman

July 4, 2026

A Gentle King and a Resting Heart: Living God’s Peace Today

The readings for this Sunday weave together a beautiful and timely message: God’s kingdom comes through gentleness, not force—and when we walk in that gentleness,…

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“Two figures greeting in golden light, symbolizing meeting Christ in each other”

Encountering the Presence of God

June 27, 2026

Welcoming Christ With a Whole Heart: A Reflection on Profound Hospitality

The readings this Sunday invite us into a deeper kind of welcome — a welcome that begins in the heart and flows outward into our…

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Encountering the Presence of God

June 20, 2026

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – “Have No Fear”

The message this Sunday is simple and comforting: do not be afraid. Both Jeremiah and Jesus remind us that following God’s truth can bring challenges,…

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Encountering the Presence of God

June 14, 2026

Carried by Grace, Sent in Love: Living Our Faith Without Cost

Today’s readings offer a progressive invitation: God is calling us out of isolation and into a holy community dedicated to His plan of salvation. It…

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Encountering the Presence of God

June 6, 2026

Corpus Christi – The Feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Receive the gift—and with it, transform the world. On this Feast of Corpus Christi, we celebrate the astonishing truth at the heart of our…

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The Holy Trinity

June 1, 2026

The God Who Comes Close: Mercy, Love & the Holy Trinity

On Trinity Sunday, we encounter the God who comes close—revealing mercy, love, and the mystery of the Holy Trinity. In Exodus 34:4b-6a, 8-9, God reveals…

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Walking with Jesus

May 24, 2026

Pentecost Reflection: Breath of Peace in a Divided World

Receiving the Breath of Peace The feast of Pentecost is often called the "birthday of the Church," but it’s not just a historical anniversary. It…

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Walking with Jesus

May 16, 2026

Why Are You Looking at the Sky? — A Reflection for the Ascension of the Lord

The Ascension invites us to reflect on a simple but challenging question: “Why are you standing there looking at the sky?” The disciples watched Jesus…

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Walking with Jesus

May 11, 2026

“I Will Not Leave You Orphans”: The Promise of Belonging

Our world feels paralyzed by polarization, loneliness, and the anxiety of global conflict. Healing within a community of believers is more than physical cures —…

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Walking with Jesus

May 6, 2026

5th Sunday of Easter – Faith in Today’s Chaos

Acts 6:1-7 The community chose seven, “filled with the Spirit and wisdom,” and the apostles prayed and laid hands on them, commissioning them to serve. …

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A Gentle King and a Resting Heart: Living God’s Peace Today

Welcoming Christ With a Whole Heart: A Reflection on Profound Hospitality

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – “Have No Fear”

Carried by Grace, Sent in Love: Living Our Faith Without Cost

Corpus Christi – The Feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

The God Who Comes Close: Mercy, Love & the Holy Trinity

Pentecost Reflection: Breath of Peace in a Divided World

Why Are You Looking at the Sky? — A Reflection for the Ascension of the Lord

“I Will Not Leave You Orphans”: The Promise of Belonging

5th Sunday of Easter – Faith in Today’s Chaos