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On Lion's Wings
June 13, 2010
“Proclaim the Truth with Boldness”
by Fr. Timothy Perkins, SSC
The heading of this little essay is
taken directly from the Collect of the Day in which we
pray that by grace we may be enabled to bear witness to
the faith we hold. As I have reflected on the phrase, I
find that I am thankful that we acknowledge that we
depend on grace to do this. We need God’s empowering
grace, the Spirit’s inspiration, in order to comprehend
and speak the truth revealed in Christ Jesus. We need
grace to be bold in our faithfulness.
But this realization does not
excuse us from responsibility. We cannot learn the
truth of the Gospel if we remain unfamiliar with
teaching of the Church. Attentiveness to the lessons of
Scripture in our worship is an important means for us to
learn, as is regular private reading of the Bible. But
all of us also need to take opportunity to reflect with
others on the matters of faith. One way we have
typically provided this opportunity is through our
regular Sunday and weekday offerings of Christian
Education. While we are slowing down for the summer, I
hope everyone will reflect on the great benefit of
studying and learning together and take advantage of
these offerings when they are scheduled.
Next Sunday, I am asking that all
parents with children who will be involved in Sunday
School next year meet briefly with me between services,
beginning at 9:15 a.m. Other plans will be developing
in the months ahead. At St. Mark’s we attempt to
provide education in the faith for everyone. What
better way can we prepare ourselves to respond to God’s
grace and proclaim his Truth boldly?
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