Father Bill reflects on God's purifying fire that brings new life: "The presence of God exposes the landscape of our hearts..."
The texts for this Sunday are drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary for Proper 15, Year C, Track 2: Jeremiah 23:23–29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29–12:2; and Luke 12:49–56. Full texts can be found at
The Lectionary Page.
Preached at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Ojai, CA) on Sunday, August 17, 2025.