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An Oregon clergy couple celebrated Valentine’s Day early on a recent road trip because they knew they’d be busy at a United Methodist church’s Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 14. 1 thought on “ An Odd Day, an Odd Faith — a Sermon for Ash Wednesday When It Falls on Valentine’s Day ” George February 15, 2018 at 11:20 am. Jim, Thanks for passing the sermon along! We are in Bozeman, Mt. preparing for some ski time. New snow over night About 6” on the hills. For us, the word “heart” does not really carry the weight it did in Biblical times. We associate it with Valentine’s day and romantic love, and often leave it at that. In contrast, the word “heart” appears more than a thousand times in the Bible, and is seen as a comprehensive metaphor for the self. As Marcus Borg describes it, in It was signed, “Your Valentine.” A Developing Tradition. In the 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a poem entitled The Parliament of Fowls. It depicts the romantic pairing of birds on St. Valentine’s Day. Chaucer's poem may reflect the development of customs and traditions forming around his February 14th Feast Day. February 14, 2024 Pastor Jonathan Linman Faith-La Fe Lutheran Church Ever since I learned a few months ago that Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day would fall on the same day this year, I’ve been looking forward to this sermon. On a day when we celebrate romantic love and also remember our morality Feb. 14, 2018 is Ash Wednesday. It also just so happens to be Valentine’s Day. There’s a unique contrast between these two holidays. Valentine’s Day relates to excess—cheesy love songs, over-the-top romance, and elaborate gifts. On the other hand, Ash Wednesday focuses on moderation. A Homily for Ash Wednesday Readings: Joel 2:12-18 2 Corinthians 5:20—6: 2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Love cannot be silent. It must speak. We cannot love without going outside ourselves, which is why A Broken Heart for Valentine’s Day (Ash Wednesday) The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:17 Valentine’s Day falling on Ash Wednesday provides a great opportunity to teach about the condition of the human heart. On this day, countless people will wait [] Sermon: Text: 1 Corinthians 13 Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ who loves us. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, what a mashup! I spent part of Saturday afternoon working on my niece Samantha’s valentine’s card box she had to make for day care, I held back and didn’t put any ashen crosses on it as So, Ash Wednesday is a valentine from God, one that invites us to enter deep into the mystery of true love, honest examination of our lives and the possibility of real repentance. The Ash Wednesday valentine starts us on the journey to the cross, to the passionate love of God shown in the Passion of Christ. And after the cross, the resurrection. Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day today, as you’ve likely noticed. and Easter is on April fools. I suspect the universe is trying to tell us something, but I can’t quite put my finger on what it is. Today, Christians everywhere, mark themselves with dust and ash. Tonight, perhaps, we will still gorge ourselves on candy hearts, and This homily was offered by the Rev. Dr. C. Eric Funston on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018, to the people of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Medina, Ohio, where Fr. Funston is rector. (The lessons for the service are Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 103; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; and St. Matthew 6:1-6,16-21. These lessons can be read at The Lectionary Page.) Combine your traditional Ash Wednesday service with a Valentine’s celebration; find a balance between the colorful Valentine’s decor and the humble trappings of Ash Wednesday. Host a relationship/marriage sermon series leading up to the big day that focuses on the humility of Ash Wednesday. But Ash Wednesday and Lent don’t need to be depressing times! It’s not a 40-day grind until we can eat chocolate and watch Desperate Housewives again. Remember something else Jesus said: When the Pharisees were bothered that he was eating with the tax collectors and the sinners (the humans!), Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) that lead up to Easter. This first day of Lent and the following liturgical season are marked with a somberness as Christians reflect on their mortality, their sinfulness, and the dying of self that comes with new life in Christ. Valentine’s Day is a time when hearts turn to love, making it a perfect opportunity to share messages about God’s ultimate love. Whether you’re addressing a congregation of couples, families, or singles, this blog for Valentine’s Day Sermon Outlines provide a framework to inspire and encourage your audience with biblical truths about love. Children's Sermon for Valentine's Day (1 John 4:7-12) Look what I have here. (Show the Conversation Hearts candies.) These are called Conversation Hearts. We usually see them around Valentine’s Day and they each have messages of love on them. Let’s read some now. (Read a few of the candies and give one to each child.) For the first time in 45 years, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day, and heal what is broken by elevating the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God. Donate. Topics. News; Ideas; Ash Wednesday – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” That’s the last line of Mary Oliver’s poem, “The Summer Day.” I had never thought of my life as wild and precious until I read her question. I love the invitation, freedom, and Read more Sermon on 15th July 2018: Trinity 7; Sermon on John The Baptist: 24 June 2018; Sermon for the Second Sunday of Trinity 2018; Holy Week and Easter Sunday 2018 Sermons; Lent Sermon Series on our Priory Strategy 2018; Sermon on Ash Wednesday 2018; Sermon on Rogation Sunday 21 May; Sermon on 2nd April 2017; Sermon on 5th March 2017; Sermon on 13th
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