To all who read this Sermon Greetings,
It has been a long time since my fingers have touched keyboard to write a sermon. Even now it is difficult to formulate thoughts, words, and meanings. It seems like a mountain of opposition is against Words of Peace to be given to the ears of the those who would listen. My Military Career has placed me in situations that are both interesting, challenging and memorable. Most challenging is juggling Life as a Sailor, Life as a Father, Life as a Husband, and Life as a Minister. If you notice I didn't put Life as a Juggalo, fore I feel that being an older Juggalo encompasses all these things. The one thing that I can tell, upon my return to Virginia Beach is the lack of Family Love and Respect. It seems that in my absence, everyone began to hate one another. This saddens me greatly. But the Xmas Season, regardless of culture or religion, presents a worthy opportunity. It is the chance to celebrate Birth, celebrate Life, remember the Past, rekindle the flames of human bonds and rebuild the bridges that were once broken. The Holiday Season presents the opportunity to start anew, with Future endeavors and a chance at New Beginnings that can change one's gloomy outlook on Life.
The problem that we have is that each one of us have bridges that we have shattered beyond recognition. I, myself, included have relationships that I have tanked and destroyed like Gundam Wing Zero's Beam Cannon splattering a Zaku in the face, mad love to those who know what I just said. But, I know that I mustn't segregate myself from those who care because Homie, It's cold outside. What are we but empty shells without Love? No one to laugh with or share in a memory. No one to feel our pain when we are down, or to give comfort and an uplifting word. Dang Homie, It's cold outside.
Let the spirit of the season move beyond decorations, fat commercialized bastards that bring presents, or some pumpkin pie. Open your hearts and minds to people less fortunate than you. Listen to a ninja's problems and bend an ear. Or simply lend a smile. Peace towards Man is only possible if you are willing to give it and He/She is willing to Receive it.
Much Family Love
Rev. Jason Faanes...aka Rev. Last Rite
Presiding Minister, Founder
Fellowship Of Juggalos
