Lament & Action: Jesus’s Call to Hope | The Rev. Edmund Harris | March 16, 2025

What does it mean to lament without falling into despair? In this Second Sunday of Lent sermon, Rev. Edmund Harris reflects on Jesus's lament over Jerusalem (Luke 13:31-35) and the difference between grief that paralyzes and lament that leads to transformation. Just as Jesus did not turn away from the brokenness of Jerusalem, we are called to see, name, and respond to the injustices in our world with courageous love. But lament is not passive—it moves us toward action. Inspired by Teresa of Avila’s words—"Christ has no body now but yours"—this sermon challenges us to step into Christ’s work of healing, justice, and reconciliation. #Lent #LamentToHope #ProgressiveChristianity #EpiscopalChurch #FaithInAction #FollowingJesus #LentenJourney #HopeInHardTimes #SocialJusticeFaith #TeresaOfAvila #StThomasofMedina