Sermon for the Presentation of the Lord: Die die must try

I take a lot of my strength from my husband, HWMBO, who is Singaporean. Travelling to Singapore and having many Singaporean friends and acquaintances, both online and in meatspace, enriches my life immensely. Last night, looking at the Gospel for tomorrow, taking in the presentation of Jesus in the temple and the Nunc Dimittis of Simeon, I had a brainwave.

February 2, 2014 The Presentation of the Lord
Sermon delivered at St. John the Evangelist, 10AM.
First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4;
Epistle: Hebrews 2:14-18; Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
“…he would not see death until he had set eyes on the Christ…”

In the name of God, the one, the Undivided Trinity. AMEN.

One of the great advantages of being in a multi-racial home is that each partner gets to experience two or more cultures within the four walls of their house.

I have been partners with Tan, whom some of you know, for 16 years now, and have been to Singapore, his original home, many times. I have many Singaporean friends, not only those whom I have met in person, but a goodly number whom I only know online but who are my friends nonetheless.

( The rest of the sermon for those who want to read it is behind the cut )