At 11:00 (CET) on Sunday, 26 January, the Eucharist for the third Sunday after Epiphany will be celebrated at Santa Margarita. You are invited to participate in this recorded worship using the YouTube video above by following the words (congregational parts in subtitles, or bold), sharing the hymns and prayers, and listening to the sermon. You may use the video controls (pause, forward, back). The service lasts about 41 minutes.
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Summary of this week's theme
Memory and imagination share the same part of the brain. When we remember, we are re-membering - putting pieces back together in our minds. This explains why memories differ. It’s also what happens, at funerals for example, when we share our stories to reconstruct a person’s life. Each story, no matter how small, holds value in shaping a more complete picture of the one we’ve lost.
In 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses a divided community, using the human body as a metaphor for unity. He teaches that the church, as the body of Christ, relies on every member - each one essential and valued equally. Paul calls the Corinthians to imagine a new way of being, one where all are cherished regardless of societal hierarchies. Life in Christ demands mutual care and radical connection, where no role or person is disposable.
This challenge remains relevant today. We often fail to embody this ethic, valuing those who comfort us, while neglecting or judging others unconsciously. Even subtle judgment reflects the discrimination Paul warns against. Jesus faced similar resistance in Nazareth, where people’s limited imagination reduced him to their caricatured memories of who he had been. His return home marked a turning point, as he rejected old expectations to embrace his mission with clarity.
Returning home, especially after growth or change, can be difficult. It’s hard to feel at home when others cling to outdated views of who we are. Yet, in the body of Christ, we find a different kind of belonging - a divine home where everyone is accepted and valued. This sense of belonging nurtures peace and purpose.
Living as the body of Christ today means reimagining what it means to belong, not just for ourselves but for others. Who are we missing? Whose voices are unheard? Paul’s call to mutual care and radical connection is not meant to be an ideal, but a way of life. By re-membering the body - sharing stories, gifts, and imperfections - we create a community that reflects God’s heart, where no one is excluded.
Like Jesus, we are called to see with new eyes, stepping beyond comfort and tradition to embody a boundary-breaking love. Let us commit to re-membering the body of Christ, honouring the value of each person, and building a home where radical care and connection become a lived reality. May we see and love one another as God does, creating a community that truly welcomes all.
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