Last Sunday, we heard all about how Fr. Rogers sinned in seminary. And something about chopping wood. Well, that’s all I remember, how about you? I think he also called me a sinner. I thought he was my friend. The last verse of what we heard last week from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans was this: To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the
July 12th, 2020
Message from Bishop Reed
We now have cases of COVID-19 among our congregations. At Camp Crucis, staff exposure to the virus forced a tough decision this week to cancel all Summer Camp sessions for 2020. Around Texas, the number of cases and hospitalized patients has been climbing statewide for several weeks, and the Governor says next week will be worse; his executive order requires face coverings to be worn in public anywhere in the
July 9th, 2020
The North American Anglican: The Beauty of Holiness
The Beauty of Holiness: A Hymnody That Forms Christians
July 5th, 2020
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Randy Rogers As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your captives free from the waterless pit! What is it about Man that he is so inclined to sin? Man and sin is just like Ugly on an Ape! Why exactly is it that I know what the best thing to do in almost every situation presented to me, but often
June 28th, 2020
4th Sunday After Pentecost
“The haughtiness of man shall be humbled, and the pride of men shall be brought low!” In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. We normally like to talk about the new life that our Christianity brings us, which is good and true. As has recently crashed into our reality we have been painfully made aware of the presence of death. We always
June 21st, 2020
3rd Sunday After Pentecost
There will be those people who say to God, “Thy will be done,” and there will be those people to whom God says, “Thy will be done.” In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to acquittal and life for all men. Here in this
June 14th, 2020
2nd Sunday After Pentecost
“While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:6 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I am grateful I live in Burkburnett. I like small town living much better than living in Grapevine, in the middle of a huge number of people. People seem to get along fine here. Of course some of
June 3rd, 2020
A Call to Prayer
The Most Rev. Foley Beach has issued a call to a week of prayer and fasting (as you are able), beginning tomorrow, June 3. His message is available here. The archbishop offers a number of prayer intentions for this period and has selected collects from the 2019 BCP to aid your devotions. Similar collects can be found in the 1979 and 1928 BCPs as well.
May 31st, 2020
Pentecost Sunday
“If the Church is not you Mother, then God is not your Father.” In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. St. Cyprian of Carthage tells us this approx. 200 to 258 AD, Carthage Tunisia. Happy Birthday Holy Mother Church, from your boy, Fr. Randy, and all gathered here at this lovely Parish. She is looking very stately at 1987 years young. This
May 24th, 2020
Seventh Sunday in Easter, Sunday after the Ascension
“The Truths of Christianity cannot be arrived at by reason alone, but they are never unreasonable!” In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. So very good to be here with you on this 6th Sunday of Easter, where has the time gone, and will we ever forget Eastertide 2020? Just imagine being at the Areopagus in Athens in the 1st century and having the
