The Rev. Cn. Beth Tjoflat explores the call to run the race set before us with perseverance.  What tools and practices do we need in order to endure and persevere, particularly in trying times?

10th Sunday after Pentecost
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm 82
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12:49-56

In it for the long haul.

Laura Magevney, postulant for holy orders in the Episcopal diocese of Florida, preaches on love and the cost of discipleship.

13th Sunday after Pentecost
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33

Following Jesus.

The Rev. Cn. Beth Tjoflat explores the need for a prophetic voice rooted in love, and the call for all Christians to seek justice and reconciliation.

15th Sunday after Pentecost
Amos 8:4-7
Psalm 113
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13

A prophecy of love.

The Rev. Cn. Beth Tjoflat challenges us to explore our relationship with money as we seek to love and serve God -- and the neighbor is our midst.

16th Sunday after Pentecost
Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Psalm 146
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31

Seeking the heart of God.

The Rev. Canon Beth Tjoflat invites us to a sacred space of forgiveness as she celebrates those everyday saints who came before us and inspire us to follow Christ.

All Saints Day
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
Psalm 149
Ephesians 1:11-23
Luke 6:20-31

That Great Cloud of Witnesses

The Rev. Canon Beth Tjoflat explores the reality that Christ is alive in our midst, walks with us in our suffering, and challenges us to become fully ourselves through him.

22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Job 19:23-27a
Psalm 17:1-9
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38

Making room for ourselves

The Rev. Canon Beth Tjoflat explores the tension between apocalyptic prophecy and the call to be and respond to prophetic witness for our time.

23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 65:17-25
Canticle 9
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Luke 21:5-19

A prophetic witness for our time.

The Rev. Cn. Beth Tjoflat speaks of the promise and great joy of Christ's eternal giving and his loving desire to embrace all that we are.

Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

The Epiphany: Beloved beyond reason

The Rev. Cn. Beth Tjoflat draws on the day's lessons for guidance and solace as our community responds to the Coronavirus pandemic.

3rd Sunday of Lent
Exodus 17:1-7
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
Psalm 95

The only way out is through.

The Rev. Cn. Beth Tjoflat offers a reflection on the compassion of Christ and the power it unleashes.

Daily Office lectionary
Mark 6:1-13

Compassion reigns.

We are a mission church and outreach located in the urban core of Jacksonville, FL.  Grounded in Eucharist and prayer, we share the radical welcome of Jesus with all.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church