THE KINGDOM COME: SERMON FOR THE 15TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
A Contemporary Iconographic Apse Above the Altar in a Greek Orthodox Church, Showing the Kingdom of God Gathered in a Heavenly Synaxis By Bp. Joseph ( Ancient Church of the West ) Beloved in Christ, as we gather on this 15th Sunday after Trinity, we are called once again to reflect on God’s providence, mercy, and the call to trust in Him completely. Our readings from Isaiah, the Psalms, Galatians, and the Gospel of Matthew offer profound insights into God's care for His creation, our role in trusting Him, and the transformative power of the Cross. Together, they present a full perspective on divine providence, human frailty, and the invitation to live free of anxiety in the light of God’s Kingdom. Let us begin by meditating on the Old Testament reading from Isaiah 49:14-16: “But Zion said, 'The Lord has forsaken me; my Lord has forgotten me.' Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will
