Our Gospel for tomorrow (Matthew 18:15-20) speaks of forgiveness in a specific way. It is forgiveness between members of the church. The members of Christ's Body the Church - the Ecclesia - the "called out ones" are expected to behave toward one another in a mature way. This Gospel reading gives a step-by-step formula for the working out of issues among those of us whom God in Christ has forgiven.
When we live out the Gospel in this particular way, something wonderful happens: Jesus is present to us. This portion of Matthew's Gospel ends with: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."
Read it for yourself and see what you think. Or come to church tomorrow and hear my sermon and tell me what you think. If you don't like my sermon, I'll forgive you.
In peace,
Linda+
The Rev. Linda McCloud
Vicar
Holy Cross Church-Episcopal
www.holycrosschurchbillings.org
http://holycrossbillings.blogspot.com
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