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2 Penny Blog
by Lou Florio
In this podcast, Pastor Lou Florio provides his two cents for anyone who cares. We will offer entries from his blog posts and other writings plus original content on faith, spirituality, church life, and ministry matters including police chaplaincy. Pastor Lou is known for his participation in the regionally popular Three Priests Walk in a Bar Podcast where a Lutheran pastor, an Episcopal priest, and Oprthodox priest share pints and talk about faith as an extension of a popular theology on tap program in the Richmond area. Pastor Lou has served as an ordained minister, missioner, and chaplain.
Episodes
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Think about these things (S3, E1)
A Christian meditation plus prayers for Election Day 2024 as well as for while we await Inauguration Day in the United States. #MartinLuther #Lutheran #election2024 #prayer #faith #spirituality #loveoneanother #citizenship #Christianity #Christian
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S2, E11 Found yourself in a pickle? Return to the manger (Sermon)
This is a Christmas sermon inspired by the popular pickle ornament. This sermon on Luke 2:1-20 was preached at Christ Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, VA on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023. Find the written text at 2-penny-blog.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations for this...
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S2, E10 Seeing things as they are (Sermon)
Through faith, we are invited to look at a larger vision for the world. Having a bad day, does not mean you have a bad life. You are part of God's eternal story, and God has the final word. This sermon on Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5 and Mark 12:1-3 was preached at Christ Lutheran Church in…
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S2, E9 Learning about love
A short reflection on what I learned about love from the Native Communities in South Dakota and the buffalo. Adapted from an article published in Christ Lutheran's October 2023 Newsletter, Fredericksburg, VA. Find the written version at 2pennyblog.wordpress.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all...
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S2, E8 Beyond our tribal nature (Sermon)
My congregation has been working its way through the Narrative Lectionary, and this past Sunday, the focus was on the story of Ruth and Naomi juxtaposed with Jesus’ discussion in Mark 3 about who is our brother and sister. Informed by the horrific Hamas attacks in Israel and growing war clouds…
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S2, E7 - In darkness, Jesus remains our Light.
Where do we look when everything seems dark? This episode is an Easter reflection offered to my congregation in 2023. (Previously published in Christ Lutheran's April 2023 Newsletter, Fredericksburg, VA. Find the written version at 2pennyblog.wordpress.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all…
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S2, E6 What did St. Patrick know that we should too?
What did St. Patrick know that we should too? Jesus is always around us, in us, and for us. (Previously published in Christ Lutheran's March 2023 Newsletter, Fredericksburg, VA. Find the written version at 2pennyblog.wordpress.com.) #stpatrick #stpatricksday #breastplate #prayer #christian...
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S2, E5 Forgiveness is complicated
Among the most complicated of topics that Jesus addresses remains the gift of forgiveness. And indeed, forgiveness is a gift at its heart. Preaching: Pastor Lou Florio To see a list of my sermon's references and footnotes, please find the sermon text at https://2pennyblog.wordpress.com/. You can...
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S2, E4 - Seeing things in a new way
What significance does Jesus' transfiguration have for us today? It helps us see ourselves and our situation in a new way. Preaching: Pastor Lou Florio You can learn more about Christ Lutheran where Pastor Lou serves as Associate Pastor at: https://www.christ-lutheran-church.org/ Or, follow us…
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S2, E3 What does Lent mean?
A short but personal reflection about Pastor Lou's journey home during a Lent thirty years ago. Previously published in the February 2023 Newsletter of Christ Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, VA. Find the written version of this post and other writings at 2pennyblog.wordpress.com. #lent...
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S2, E2 - Jesus was baptized for you (A Sermon for the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord)
For this year's Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, I came to remember and reflect upon my baptism - but not just the historic details. I came to ask myself, "Why would the Son of God, born without sin, need to be baptized? Why should we be baptized?" Preaching: Pastor Lou Florio You can learn more...
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S2, E1 - God has you covered
Looking into a new year can be like looking into a chasm of darkness. What does the furture hold? We can never fully know, but we know this. God holds us. God's love has us covered. Previously published in Christ Lutheran's January 2023 Newsletter in Fredericksburg, VA. Find the written version…
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S1, E21 Through the Tumult
This is my sermon from the Narrative Lectionary for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost (2022). My sermon reflects upon the ancient miracles related to the parting of the Red Sea. How did it happen? How does God work in similar ways today in our own lives when we are trapped by troubles? Please read...
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S1, E20 God is Our Defender
This is my sermon from the Narrative lectionary for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost (2022). It is about Joseph and Potiphar's wife, but it is about us too. In this sermon, I touch upon our own involvement with false accusation and gossip - sometimes as perpetrators, sometimes as victims. Please...
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S1, E19 God will never leave us to drown
Many children love the story of Noah's ark, but is it really a children's story? Take a deeper look with Pastor Lou as he explores how our interactions with "the floods" of our modern lives can be changed by reflecting upon the promise found in this ancient tale. Please read the Narrative...
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S1, E18 A God beyond us, but always with us (A sermon for Trinity Sunday 2022)
Please read the lectionary Texts for Trinity Sunday (2022) prior to listening to my sermon: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 Preaching: Pastor Lou Florio You can learn more about Christ Lutheran where Pastor Lou serves as Associate Pastor at:...
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S1, E17 The Spirit is on the Move (A sermon for the 6th Sunday in Easter)
How can Jesus be revealed to some and not others? That question uttered by the Apostle Judas (not to be confused with Judas Iscariot, thus sometimes called Jude) is a great one. Despite our anxiety or shortcomings, we need not doubt. We don't even need to understand. The Spirit is on the move;...
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S1, E16 Still Risen
In the earliest stories of the Church, we encounter people much like us. And even today, like them, we can meet the Risen Christ through our ordinary, daily lives. (Previously published in Christ Lutheran's May 2022 Newsletter, Fredericksburg, VA. Find the written version at...
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S1, E15 Jesus is the Final Word (A Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Easter)
Life is filled with strange occurences and joyful events deemed as miracles. Yet, what if the greatest miracles come from the legacy of love shared as part of Christ's Church. Exploring the story of Tabitha's resurrection in Acts 9, we discover that among the greatest of God's miracles is love...
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S1, E14 Death is in the air (A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent)
It can be hard to talk about death. We might even try to deny it or fight it. Yet, it comes for us all. Yes, death is in the air, but Jesus is with us. We need not anxiously hold onto our life in a stranglehold. We can offer it in love to God and neighbor, for death will not have the final world....
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S1, E13 - Compline (Night Prayer) for Lent, at Christ Lutheran Church (Fredericksburg, VA), Week 4
This year during the Wednesdays of Lent (except for Holy Week), everyone is invited to a short Compline Service or Night Prayer at 7 pm which will be hosted by Christ Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, VA. You can join us in person or online. This ancient service lasts only about 25 minutes and…
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S1, E12 Arising Love
As Easter comes once again, we remember Jesus is not among the dead. We can see signs of his love springing up all around us, even in the worst of times. Rejoice and be glad, for Jesus has risen for you...is risen for you. Death cannot stop his love for us, and it never will. (Previously…
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S1, E11 - Compline (Night Prayer) for Lent, at Christ Lutheran Church (Fredericksburg, VA), Week 3
This year during the Wednesdays of Lent (except for Holy Week), everyone is invited to a short Compline Service or Night Prayer at 7 pm which will be hosted by Christ Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, VA. You can join us in person or online. This ancient service lasts only about 25 minutes and…
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S1, E10 - Compline (Night Prayer) for Lent, at Christ Lutheran Church (Fredericksburg, VA), Week 2
This year during the Wednesdays of Lent (except for Holy Week), everyone is invited to a short Compline Service or Night Prayer at 7 pm which will be hosted by Christ Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, VA. You can join us in person or online. This ancient service lasts only about 25 minutes and…
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S1, E9 - Compline (Night Prayer) for Lent, at Christ Lutheran Church (Fredericksburg, VA), Week 1
This year during the Wednesdays of Lent (except for Holy Week), everyone is invited to a short Compline Service or Night Prayer at 7 pm which will be hosted by Christ Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, VA. You can join us in person or online. This ancient service lasts only about 25 minutes and…
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S1, E8 - Sackcloth, Ashes and Joy
Pastor Lou shares a short pastoral reflection as we prepare to start another Lent. (Previously published in Christ Lutheran's March 2022 Newsletter, Fredericksburg, VA. Find the written version at 2pennyblog.wordpress.com.) #lent #christian #spirituality
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LE01 - Waiting for the Dawn S1, E7
Pastor Lou shares a special reflection on Psalm 130 for those in the law enforcement community and those who love and support them. Due to the special needs of law enforcement and the many challenges always faced, he also announces a new place to find exclusively law enfocement related content....
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BONUS EPISODE - Tending to oneself as we care for others
This bonus episode addresses anxiety, stress, loss, grief, trauma, post traumatic stress and other related issues - particularly in the context of the pandemic. It does include resources and suggestions for coping. It was a conversation between friends and colleagues who both happen to be…
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S1, E6 Loved, Craddled, Blessed
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you” (Isaiah 49:15). The following sermon was offered at Christ Lutheran Church on February 13, 2022, the 6th Sunday after Epiphany. Due to the positive feedback…
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S1, E5 Opening our Lutheran Book of Worship: The ELW
Drawing from a Facebook Live class in April 2020 as the pandemic began, this edition of the Two Penny Blog takes a look at a valuable Lutheran worship resource in the context of home worship. Not Lutheran? It is a great chance to learn more about Christian worship across all liturgical traditions...
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S1, E4 Run to the Table
As so many deeply hunger for welcome, how can the ministry of hospitality and relationship lead to personal and communal growth? Pastor Lou shares a treasured memory from his experience as part of a local L'Arche community. (This episode was adapted and expanded from a written post at...
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S1, E3 Shedding a Light on Candlemas
Pastor Lou tries to unpack the ancient celebration of Candlemas, often best known as The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, but it has other names as well. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://2pennyblog.wordpress.com/2022/02/02/shedding-a-light-on-candlemas/
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S1, E2 If the Gospels are inspired, why do they differ?
In this episode, Pastor Lou seeks to explain how scripture can sometimes refer to the same or similar event, yet there can be differences if not seeming erros. If the Gospels are inspired, why do they differ? This episode is adapted from a blog post:...
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S1, E1 Called by name
Whoever we are, wherever we are, our name is known to God. We are remembered and loved. This mediation is adapted from a blog post available at: https://2pennyblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/11/called-by-name/
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In this podcast, Pastor Lou Florio provides his two cents for anyone who cares. We will offer entries from his blog posts and other writings plus original content on faith, spirituality, church life, and ministry matters including police chaplaincy. Pastor Lou is known for his participation in the regionally popular Three Priests Walk in a Bar Podcast where a Lutheran pastor, an Episcopal priest, and Oprthodox priest share pints and talk about faith as an extension of a popular theology on tap program in the Richmond area. Pastor Lou has served as an ordained minister, missioner, and chaplain.
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