I saw this painting recently in London. It purports to be St Monica being handed her newly born son who was to become Augustine of Hippo.
It seems to me that this painting explains much.
7 responses to “Sermon for Kimberly's Induction”
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What a marvellous sermon to have at your induction! Great stuff.
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It’s a walking account of what happen when sermons get reported by others from memory, isn’t (yes, my blog.) It was a great sermon, Kelvin. I did try to blow my nose quietly – but I had to keep the mascara from running too badly…..
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Great sermon, Fr K. Sorry I missed it.
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Kelvin, it was a great sermon. Would it be ok if I reproduced it in our church newsletter? The non computer older Dunoon folk would love to see it.
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No problem Maureen.
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It certainly was excellent. Many a ‘preacher’ could gain a great deal from studying your sermons. Could you not start a school for sermon givers? I am sure Nigal Robb would approve
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Thank you so much for posting this. I was so sorry to miss it and getting some of it post facto is excellent!
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