Sunday Sermon, The Rev. Michael A. Bird, “The Problem of Wealth; The Possibility of Love”

The message of this week’s Gospel reading is clear: You cannot serve God and wealth. “In a world that is hurting, can we set aside the inconsequential things we allow to define us — our money, our status, our privilege — and can we see the other?” asks Father Michael Bird. Unlike the rich man in the parable, who ignored the needs of his poor neighbor Lazarus, we must view one another as equals and freely share our resources. “Jesus is the chasm crosser,” says Father Bird, and following his example, we must bridge our divisions to embrace the possibility of love.