Reverend Mary Beth Morgan, preaching
John 20:24-29
Wisdom from the Patron Saints of Questioning and Doubt
What do Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Zechariah, Thomas, Martin Luther, C.S. Lewis, Mother Teresa, Pope Francis, and Anne Lamott have in common? They, along with many others, are people of faith who have also been willing to share questions others might keep hidden, as well as their doubts. In doing that, they may help give us courage to do the same.
In this season of Lent, as we explore Holy Curiosity, we have invited all of you to send us questions to guide the sermons. This Sunday, we explore a three-part question we received: What if this is all there is? What if “thy will be done on earth” is the whole deal? Would it make a difference in how we conduct our lives? We will do so reflecting on the story of Thomas, one of Jesus’ disciples, who became known as Doubting Thomas (from John 20:24-29). What wisdom might be gained from the patron saints of questioning and doubt?
In worship this Sunday, we are very fortunate to have the music leadership of the Chancel Choir and organist, Heather Orvek, under the direction of Gerry Sousa. All are welcome, on Sunday morning, to get some breakfast anytime between 9:00-10:15am, join others around tables, or participate in a Sunday School class. In this flu season, may we commit to stay home if we’re sick (knowing prayers will come our way), wash our hands well and often, and greet one another with a “holy wave,” nod, or elbow bump. If this will be your first Sunday at St. Mark’s, or you have been here for decades, we look forward to sharing this time together on Sunday!