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Is There Life On the Other Side of Regret?

Jesus and the Woman at the Well of Sychar
Allen Doerksen
Allen Doerksen
Parish Rector
March 14, 2020
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Reference

John 4:5-42

This is our first attempt at videoing a sermon and was brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and our decision to suspend worship services at this time.  In his homily, Fr. Allen explores the contrast in the first part of the story (a mood of regret) and the second part (great joy).  When we are struggling it rarely feels like we can grasp hope, but when the Holy Spirit reveals the presence of God in our circumstances a door is opened...

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