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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.

  1. 11/05/2024

    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

    10 min

  2. 01/03/2024

    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 post are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVue) translation. #sermon #nativity ##christmas #trust #faith #christian #spirituality #godwithus #lutheran #jesus

    28 min

  3. 11/21/2023

    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 Fredericksburg, VA on the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost, November 19, 2023. Find the written version at 2-penny-blog.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations for this post are from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation. #sermon #isaiah #worry #faith #christian #spirituality #godwithus #lutheran #jesus

    19 min

  4. 11/01/2023

    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 scripture quotations for this post are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVue) translation. Content produced for this blog does not necessarily represent the viewpoints of any other person, organization or entity other than the host.

    5 min

  5. 10/17/2023

    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 (as well as discord in families at times), I asked myself the question, “How are we supposed to love people from other ‘tribes’ when they don't love us?” I think Ruth and Naomi’s story speaks to this question. This sermon on  Ruth 1:1-17 and Mark 3:33-35 was preached at Christ Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, VA on the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 15, 2023. Find the written version at 2pennyblog.wordpress.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations for this post are from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation. #sermon #bookofruth #tribalism #loveyourenemy #christian #spirituality #faith #lutheran #jesus

    23 min

  6. 04/20/2023

    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 scripture quotations for this post are from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation.) #prayer #christian #spirituality #faith #lutheran #jesus #lightoftheworld

    4 min

  7. 03/07/2023

    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 #spirituality #faith #lutheran

    5 min

  8. 03/02/2023

    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 learn more about Christ Lutheran where Pastor Lou serves as Associate Pastor at: https://www.christ-lutheran-church.org/ Or, follow us for updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CLCFred. We are @clcfred on Instragram. Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 Augustine Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Sermon Copyright © 2023 by Pr. Louis Florio. For the written text of this sermon and any relevant citation information, please visit https://2pennyblog.wordpress.com #forgiveness #lent #faith #grace #spirituality #christian #lutheran #sermon #matthew

    19 min
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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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  • Creator
    Lou Florio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lou Florio
  • Show Website
    2 Penny Blog