Tag: saint lawrence

This past Sunday was the Feast of Saint Lawrence, third century deacon and martyr. The Gospel lesson was from John 12:24-26.

Wherever our Lord and Master is, that is where we want to be. Jesus graciously invites His servants to be where He is—not just in moments of comfort, but even on the road to the cross. The world promises ease and success, but through his gracious presence in Word and Sacrament, Christ delivers something better and eternal: forgiveness, life, and salvation. St. Lawrence of Rome knew this well, trading worldly treasures for the treasure of Christ, even unto death. Even though we may not live under the threat of death, we are still encouraged by Lawrence in his martyrdom, for through him we see God’s faithfulness in the midst of trial. Because Christ has conquered sin, death, and the devil for us, we are glad to be where our Master is, even if it means hardship or unpopularity. So we gather where He locates Himself for us: in Word and Sacrament. For wherever our Lord is, there is truly life, both now and forever. Listen to the entire sermon from Father Suelzle below.