Christian Imagination - Dr. Annah Kuriakose

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre’s claim that we can only answer “What am I to do?” by first knowing what story we are part of, illustrating it with the difference between moving through New York City as a tourist versus a marathon runner. Turning to Mark 6:1–6, she describes Jesus’ visit to Nazareth, where hometown familiarity led people to be scandalized because they held the wrong story about who Jesus is, forgetting He is God incarnate and the Messiah. She emphasizes that narratives shape priorities and behavior, urging the cultivation of a “Christian imagination” that sees the divine drama of creation, theosis, and discipleship amid competing stories told at church, school, online, and at home. On Onam, she affirms Malayali traditions while insisting the ultimate story is enacted in the Holy Qurbana, comparing the Onam sadhya with the Eucharistic feast and warning not to confuse size with significance. Recorded: September 7, 2025