The Gospel of Lonesome Dove John 11:1-45

St Timothy's Episcopal Church, Mountain View Ca
The Rev. Ron W. Griffin

[@Blue-rw9kj]

Ever once in a while, I watch Lonesome Dove again, read the book twice.

[@henrytree]

That book was Mr McMurtry's greatest achievement, though it is often worth hunting in old bookstores for some other of his best tomes. I recommend "In A Shallow Grave" to be amongst his best short essays of Texas. What a man! What a writer! What a country he wrote about! I was very, very distressed to hear of his death.

[@Blue-rw9kj]

@@henrytree Appreciate it, I'll look that one up.

[@dianneperry2903]

Wow...a GREAT sermon!!

[@donstewart368]

I am 76 years old. I have lived a colorful life. I have done pretty much what I wanted to do. I have had fun, good times, had bad times but I managed to enjoy it all. If I could go back and do it again, I would do the same things just twice as much of it. Yippee.

[@mikebuleti8548]

As a lifelong western buff, I have to say I an just about watch any western, everytime I watch Lonesome dove I cry tears of joy for its magnificence and the undying love for this performance of Gus and Woodrow by Duval and Tommy Lee Jones will never be repeated or equaled again AMEN

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I watch every year but won’t watch the end ...no need to go through that again

[@sjohnston936]

Lord knows, I'll meet Jesus with whiskey on my breath. I spend most days trying to figure out how to keep food on my family's table. We don't starve by any means. And I'm not a drunkard either. I drove a semi for 15 years, faced the slow death of my wife of 16 years, stood by her side in what will be my home in the future when she left this mortal plane. Now I'm raising our daughter, not my blood, but I met her when she was 6 weeks old. She is 18 now about to graduate high school in 2 months time. I have a new fiance. She is mad at me tonight. Says I loved the kids mother more than her. Yes I did. We had a love built over time. This is a love I hope to build over time too. Augustus McRay had a love over time, can't remember her name, Maggie keeps flashing in my mind. I can't remember that good, 3 heart attacks and 2 strokes have taken my memory. Disabled now. Can't hardly walk. But this woman has stood beside me the way Call stood beside McRay. Probably not spelling his name right. I love her. I just wish she wouldn't doubt me so much. I do all I can, sacrifice my happiness over hers so much. Just wish she could see it.

[@oletimer5853]

I told my neighbor that he reminded me of Gus McCrea .. but I don’t think he understands what a great compliment that is :)

[@scottriley1913]

I’ve been on the planet nearly 70 years, 25 years on Active Duty in 2 combat Zones , I can’t think of any other film that has inspired me so much. I watch the whole feature at least once a year. I was actually an extra in the-film having lived in Del Rio, Texas during this time for several years

[@rhondaeverett8284]

Thank you for your service. Excellent show to have been an extra in. Very cool.

[@rhondaeverett8284]

Capn McCall the man of vision said teary eyed an with that thousand mile stare "yea one helluvah vision" maaan that film speaks volumes.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yes I try to watch it at least once a year ...keeps me thinking right

[@chuyhighman6927]

Thank You for your 25yrs of Active Duty, Man, in 2 combat zones...GOD Bless You!! I started watching Lonesome Dove when We had that Winter Snow Storm in Texas...no water but, we had power. This is my Favorite Cowboy Show. YEEEEE-HHAaa!! d((~__~))b

[@sherreysavage9528]

Thank you for your service!!!

[@georgiamule]

This movie is a life changing experience. Thank you Mr. McMurtry

[@orthokotan3837]

Lonesome Dove: One of my favourite books, and my favourite films, ever! Thank you for the homily!

[@ardendorney9991]

Probably the best “film” ever...not only Western....!

[@terrysmith128]

I quote these great scenes to my grown children often.

[@wass6878]

It ain't dying I'm talking about its living I dont like rude behavior in a man I wont tolerate It's been a hell of a party woodrow It's better to have it and not need it then need it to not have it

[@jwray9946]

Like so many others that still love this great production, I watch it still, regularly. The story, the cast everything was just magic. My father and I watched Lonesome Dove over and over through the years and laughed and cried, I guess like so many other great fans do. My Dad is gone now and watching the movie now is somewhat bittersweet for me. He said once that this movie is under appreciated because ALL the important lessons of life can be learned viewing it. Friendship, love, loss, honor, integrity, hardship......he could go on and on and of course he was right. Lonesome Dove has and is touching the lives of so many even after the old town is gone. "They'll all forget you, Gus. But I won't. Whenever it comes morning or evening, I'll think of you, Darlin.

[@keithwright4921]

Tears,are flowing.when I hear this.The best western ever,xxx

[@jimblack4198]

A

[@lewiemcneely9143]

If there is no Jesus in your life it's just an empty hole. NO wonder so many negative comments.

[@erictipton7051]

Amen

[@shinobi_1_kenobi796]

I did hear that Catholics like to fill empty holes. Especially of young boys. 😂

[@axab4333]

@memnok magee Woah, if there is no God, why on earth are you getting so worked up. If there is no God, just move on passed. No reason to get so angry after a one sentence comment. And wow, if your comment is an example of someone who does not believe in God, you are not doing yourself any favours. Because you sound totally miserable and far over reacting to a simple statement.

[@suzieparis6821]

@@shinobi_1_kenobi796 liar..you..are the disease

[@marianamatthews8535]

My dad once told me that if I were a character from Lonesome Dove I would be Cap’n Woodrow .F. Call.

[@delcapslock100]

The greatest art pulls back to give us God’s eye view of the range of human experience rather than our own narrow view. I think that’s what resonates with Lonesome Dove.

[@MrsGray-yh7zq]

Amen! It's not too late! Thank You Jesus!

[@modernplumbingtechniques5656]

Very Good and Thank You, Life is about Living, That's for sure Lonesome Dove was indeed a great adventure in life and so many of the different aspects. Gus, realized that the choice he made to let the Love He Had for Clara was probably not the best one but he had made it and he had to live with it, but he definitely wanted to rekindle that feeling again. We all have to live with our choices, so make good ones, well thought out ones and if you have the chance to love another, hold on to that for as long as you can. It will sustain you. Life is about Living and Love is the highest point achievable on this side.

[@richardbailey9938]

Sad that so many have lost their sense of the wonder of it all.

[@paulsymanski489]

Beautiful. Life is a chance to love others, and I take advantage of that in my poor way.

[@saraslater5169]

I much to say about this video and Lonesome Dove but can't find the words, so thank you for this video and God Bless you and your ministry.

[@jennifermurray6729]

What a great narrative There is So Much Life, and Love in Christ Jesus/Yashuah So much Life 🙏❤🔥🌈

[@JohnThurston1945]

I used a story from Lonesome Dove in a eulogy for an amazing 93-year-old Scouter I was privileged to know long after he retired. There is a memorable scene in the movie "Lonesome Dove" you may recall…. Josh Deets is speared while trying the save a blind Indian child. Gus McCrae has just finished carving the wooden marker for Josh's grave and Pea Eye says… "What's it read, Gus?" Gus says… "It says, "Josh Deets. Served with me 30 years. Fought in 21 engagements with the Comanche and the Kiowa. Cheerful in all weathers. Never shirked a task. Splendid behavior." That's what it says." Pea Eye says… "My lord. Old Deets is gone. My lord." In Scouting, we could write something similar for our friend Joe. It could say… Joe Galbraith. Served with us 82 years. Fought in 67 roundups bringing Scouting to neighborhoods where the competition was often violent gangs, drug dealers and worse. Cheerful in all weathers. Never shirked a task. Splendid behavior." That's what it would say. However, if you were to say… "My lord. Old Joe is gone." …you would be wrong. Because every person in this room is different… better… and richer for having known this good man. We carry his spirit… He lives on in us if we let him. He will be with us every time we do a good turn, every time you express "knightly" good manners and every time you sing "God Bless America."

[@postcaptain57]

During my 22 yr USAF career I was often asked to speak at "roasts" and retirements. I used whole sentences from the same text you reference here. Especially ending with "splendid behavior". I have been told I am a good writer but I cannot touch that.

[@monastarr5224]

Amen! It's living and it matters if you live it with CHRIST in the center .

[@joaquincervantesjr.4615]

Hallelujah and Amen.

[@TSALAGI1839]

THANK YOU ! I needed this.

[@seosamhfiannachta1356]

I loved all the characters in this movie. All unique characters. I was fond of Deats, the trusted servant.

[@banba317]

Life is a party, like any other party; it's up to you to have a good time and not spoil it for anyone else.

[@geraldlindgren4173]

I was married to the best girl I ever had the pleasure of knowing ! Unfortunatly after 15 years of married life she joined a religious cult called Jehovah's Witnesses. We were married for almost 40 wonderful years. I am almost 75 now, she died of cancer 12 years ago. When I get to Heaven if she is not their some one is going to have a lot of explaining to do.

[@TexasPriestCop]

Well said! I’m also glad I’m not the only Episcopal priest who preaches the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Lonesome Dove. Thank you for your sermon.

[@ronw.griffin1197]

👍

[@tadkingsbury9364]

life is a gift.......

[@BrettVaughnB100]

That was great .. Thanks!

[@704406bbl]

Well said sir. Amen.

[@bethsmith8659]

I named my dog after Gus and my son after Captain Call. Need I say more?

[@arnoldsewell4337]

When you look down and see one set of foot prints just know he is carrying you,amen

[@douglucas1617]

ITS BETTER to HAVE it and NOT need it than NEED it and NOT HAVE it.!!!!! It's scripual!!!

[@normdunbar2943]

God, How many times i have said that to my wife and two children, growing up.

[@kenalexander3625]

Thankyou!

[@georgiamule]

The world falls in love with Diane Lane.

[@w.c.wilson8753]

The story of murderers and horse thieves lynching murderers and horse thieves. Filled with the ludicrous, like Peach, water moccasins, and the death of Deets. It’s only redeeming factors are Duvall’s acting and the Gus-Lorie relationship.

[@dennisschell5543]

Many thanks.... 😐

[@larrylewis6771]

Those were tough times, and standards were tough for both sexes. Jake had to be hung for his complicity in murder. Diane's character had to survive, as many woman in the West did, by offering the best commodity she owned. She was understandably shocked that Gus was her rescuer.

[@carlchase4195]

Amen

[@SolarCrown]

Just finished the book. Sooooo good. The ending was sad though. In a sense, everyone except Gus ended up sad in the end....

[@rose-pb1od]

Get to the last book about Call and Lorena and Pea Eye. Call is still doing his job getting rid of outlaws as an old man. Lorena is a schoolteacher Pea Eye is her husband and farmer.

[@SolarCrown]

rose Good advice! I intend on finishing the series (ie: the last book) in a couple of months. Dragging my feet to do this as I don’t want the series to end (for me)….

[@jeffereesch]

Amen!

[@juanarredondo4429]

Sam Johnson I feel what ur going through

[@jeanard4240]

Actually Larry (being a Texan) knew the story of Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving and Bose Ikerd...look up those names and read their background. Then you will know where these characters from "LONESOME DOVE" came from.

[@larrylewis6771]

Mr. Goodnight was in the book Lonesome Dove.

[@paxwallacejazz]

I had a girlfriend who studied creative writing with McMurtry at Rice University.

[@danwilkerson8374]

The hardest part is letting it go in just over a 6 minute video

[@jcraigshelton]

Well, sort of. What Jesus was referring to was not earthly life and “running with the buffalo”. It was eternal life through faith in Him (see John 11:25). Life on earth is not where it’s at. Our time here should be spent celebrating His grace and our undeserved forgiveness for our sins that is given to is by Jesus’ perfect life and death. Without Jesus, we are all lost and condemned.

[@carlchase4195]

love the movie' cant stand the fact' that they hung their so call' friend ' Jake Spoon!!!!!l

[@carlchase4195]

@@johnwaynesdog4657 yeah' i know great line''' but i still would not have hung my Friend!!!!!

[@patrickmcinerney8445]

you run with the outlaws, you die with the outlaws...

[@plugger4945]

patrick mcinerney Jake was NO outlaw! He unwilling put himself in a BAD situation, he had an obvious knack for that. It was plan to see! They should have hung the rest, and let Jake continue to be JAKE!

[@spiderlegs50]

In the last moment,,,,,Jake hung himself . 😔

[@Melissa-hu8ue]

Jake Spoon ended up hanging himself because he realized that by riding with these murdering outlaws, he had been complicit in the death of innocent people. He knew that was against a Texas Ranger's code because Jake HAD been a ranger himself. The code was, 'You ride with an outlaw, you die with an outlaw'. His slick dealing, selfishness and teetering on the edge of the law took him further away from what made him a decent human being. Jake had lost his way. As an act of kindness, friendship and as a way to atone for what he'd stood against himself--he spared his friends from having to hang him themselves. In his mind, it was the only honorable thing left to do.

[@JOEGUIDE77]

A bell without a striker...does not ring

[@gregamerson9172]

Joe Guide that's telling it no 2 ways about it that's just great

[@noeljones5994]

Call is the visionary; LD is about the price of 'vision'. Did this guy miss the closing scene? He certainly missed the point. And lose the creepy 'preacher whisper'.

[@55ironrebel]

I'm very Thankful To The One and Only One True God and Father of Jesus Christ and Me I have a knowledge of my Father's Word rightly divided.John 4:23,24. " 23. But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seek such to worship him. [Reason?] God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." It is very clear My Savior brought a record to everyone who wants to know about The true worshipers and the false worshipers..Genesis 3:5. tells us who the false one's are and what they believe and teach and this is how and what they will see in everything no matter what is is..They will be Matthew 23..The true one's will always know what their Father God wants for them and the world of the hungry 1-Timothy 2:4. "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." Well what is The knowledge of The truth? It Is NOT Genesis 3:5! As all religious clubs push to enslave the mind and heart with..God tells us in the next verses.."For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." Jesus even taught the very same truth! God is Not a man as His Son was! God is NOT the son of Man Jesus was! God is not three-in-one gods as the religious world teaches..God is Spirit not the son of Man Isaiah 43-45 prove this over and over..As does Numbers 23:19..So where did these world educated men and women get that God is a three part being? From the same one who pushed it first! Genesis 3:5." For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your Eyes shall be opened, and you [not their eyes but they would be] shall be as gods, knowing good and evil." Hebrews 4:12. God is the discerner between Good and Evil Not the devil not the theories of worldly trained and educated religious Men! Only The One True God Not any three in one gods!! This is why men like this can only see sad heavy gloomy doom for themselves and everyone else...What a Vile way to speak of The Word of all life and good John 1:4.!..Deuteronomy 30:15...Two kinds of worshipers and two kinds of doctrine?? Yes there is..LYBIC

[@129arka]

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[@H43339]

Rebel, you are long winded That's for sure !!! It's a Western Movie for christ sake !!! Watch it and enjoy !!!!!

[@donstewart368]

I believe Ted Turner said he wasn't as successful till he got God out of his life. Sad.

[@teller1290]

I can believe it. The devil takes care of his own.

[@janettavculek9308]

Well everybody hails this movie, but I don't fall so easy. I heard the word "poke" one too many times in the movie. Also they didn't have a good reason to hang Robert Urich. Nowhere did I see Jesus in this movie, and Gus fornicated one too many times.

[@H43339]

Janette, Are you for real ? If yes, never mind, you are lost to reality !!!

[@terrysmith128]

Janetta, aren’t we all just like Gus or just like Call at different times. Jesus asks us to cast the first stone if we are without sin.. but until then we accept that we are broken sinners in need of a savior... Isn’t that the picture we get from Gus? He’s a man willing to lay down his life for his friends and yet with all his warts showing. Jesus withstanding, there are no saints in the Bible. There are just broken men before a Holy God seeking His forgiveness and vowing to walk better in the future. Isn’t that what the righteous man, the humble man should ask of a Holy God?

[@georgiamule]

How sad that your comprehension of life is so narrow and naive.

[@thecharliebravomotorcycler5335]

Your vision is narrow and your soul is dry

[@teller1290]

Definitely agree Spoon's hanging, under those particular circumstances and known biological son in attendance, would never ever gave happened. Also, Diane Lane just doesn't quite convey the grinding effects of being whored out to strangers for extended period of time. And there were lots of Christian people out west back then...but no real references to true belief anywhere in the lengthy story. You have a good point.

[@shinobi_1_kenobi796]

Way to mess up a good movie w a bunch of religious bullshit.

[@edmonddantes3640]

You're a safe little man

[@69adrummer]

Written by the same guy who wrote a movie about two gay cowboys banging in the mountains!! hahahaha

[@scottmontgomery4537]

69adrummer wow that's depressing.

[@davidhubbard8089]

Don't know if you are a Christian, but have you any idea of who the Disciples were and anything about their backgrounds.

[@normdunbar2943]

Are you not thinking of Annie Proule? Brokeback Mountain, I only know cos it was included in a book of short stories by her, She's a wonderful writer - that's the only story that ever let her down in my eyes. Should never have been a movie, Leviticus 18, 22.

[@jakob252]

Such a shame that you would taint something so beautiful as Lonesome Dove with your Christian mumbo jumbo.

[@axab4333]

Actually, there are a lot of Christians, me included, who are fans of Lonesome Dove who love this so if you don't like it, just don't watch it and leave it for the rest of us

[@williamwilliam6714]

Richard de Boer ennui...

[@H43339]

@@axab4333 Religion has nothing to do with this Movie !!!!! What is WRONG with you people, Some Christians like you and others who are opposed to your religion, you are all Thinking WRONG !!!!.

[@axab4333]

@@H43339 I am thinking wrong? I don't happen to believe Christianity is a major force behind this movie, but I just happen to be a Christian who loves it. And just made a comment on the "Christian mumbo jumbo" statement. One which I doubt Gus would agree with, being as the movie shows him openly reading the Bible and respecting it.

[@oletimer5853]

It’s a Christian sermon about the beauty of life .. what better movie than Lonesome Dove to get that message across ?

[@saraslater5169]

I much to say about this video and Lonesome Dove but can't find the words, so thank you for this video and God Bless you and your ministry.