Sermon - St. Philip & St. James 2022 - John 14:1-14
Maesta (detail of St Philip and St. James) , by Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1311 Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! A blessed festival of St. Philip and St. James to you dear friends in Christ. Many of the most significant historical figures have had numerous documentaries and films made of their lives. We often know more about these historical and contemporary celebrities than we do our own neighbors. Among some of the most significant figures in history, the twelve apostles likely are probably close to the top of the list, afterall Christ our Lord Himself specifically chose them to learn directly from Him. Yet, very little is known about the two apostles we remember today. There were multiple men named Philip and James in the Bible, and the two men we remember today were mentioned very seldom. From what we know of Philip He was enthusiastic to tell others about Jesus. After Philip was called to be an apostle, he “ found Nathanael and said to him ‘We have found Him of...