This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 19th, 2023, the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In this sermon, seminarian Daniel Bentley reflects on the life of Mother Theresa, focusing on her internal spiritual struggles and comparing them to the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with God. Bentley emphasizes that struggles and doubts are a natural part of the faith journey and can lead to blessings and transformation. He connects these themes to the baptism of George, reminding the congregation of the communal support inherent in the Christian faith and encouraging them to share and embrace their own spiritual struggles.
00:00 Opening Invocation
00:11 The Life of Agnes Boue (Mother Theresa)
01:22 Mother Theresa’s Spiritual Struggles
03:16 Jacob’s Struggle with God
04:57 Faith and Struggle
05:48 The Role of Lament in Faith
08:14 The Blessing of Baptism
09:11 Supporting Each Other in Faith
10:34 Conclusion and Final Blessing
