Rev. Jim Quigley delivers a poignant sermon at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. on November 16th, the twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost. Amidst reflections on Christian eschatology and its complexities, he shares a personal story about his father’s bravery during World War II and contrasts it with a moment of panic. Through these anecdotes, Rev. Quigley examines the importance of discerning the right reactions in challenging times, concluding with lessons from Viktor Frankl’s ‘Man’s Search For Meaning’ and the Serenity Prayer.00:00 Opening Invocation00:05 Struggles with Eschatology01:34 The Holy Spirit’s Persistent Message03:25 A Story About My Father07:32 Lessons from My Father’s Bravery10:54 The Right Reaction at the Right Time13:02 Faith and Bravery in Adversity16:44 The Serenity Prayer and Final Thoughts
