The Third Sunday in Lent—March 3, 2024 “And [Jesus] told those who sold the pigeons, ‘Take these things away; do not make My Father’s house a house of trade.’ And His disciples remembered that it was written, ‘Zeal for your house will consume me.’” +In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Just recently I watched an interview with George Barna. George Barna
Second Sunday in Lent – Fr. Andy Powell
[Jesus said] “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” +In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. If you’re over the age of 50, you might remember that country song by Lynn Anderson that went something like this: “I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden!” It’s a song
The First Sunday in Lent – Fr. Andy Powell
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the Spirit. +In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Good morning, everyone! A blessed Lent to all of you! Last Wednesday we began our Lenten journey with Jesus to Jerusalem, then to
First Sunday after Christmas
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God John 1:1 Today is the seventh day of the Twelve Day Feast of Christmas. On Wednesday the 27th, was the feast of our Patron Saint John the Divine. On that day 32 years ago I was ordained a Deacon by Bp. Clarence C Pope, of blessed memory. The Gospel according to John is
Christmas Eve
Something extraordinary happened on Dec 2, 2020. The Great Conjunction. Did you see it? What in the world am I talking about? On Dec. 21, Saturn and Jupiter were aligned with earth within 0.1 degrees of separation. To the naked eye they appeared as one very bright star. This has renewed interest in the theory of the Star of Bethlehem. Was there really a star in the East that led
Fourth Sunday in Advent
The Annunciation Sunday 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed[a] to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent, and our Gospel text today is about what we call the Annunciation. Gabriel made the announcement of the LORD to Mary that she would conceive
Third Sunday in Advent
This is the Third Sunday in Advent which is sometimes called Gaudete Sunday. The name means Rejoice, and it comes from the words of Philippians 4 that says, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.” The lesson from Isaiah carries the theme as well: I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; Advent is traditionally a period of fasting for the preparation of the coming of
Second Sunday in Advent
“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” From the Gospel according to St. Mark 1:1. If you ever watch any detective shows at home, you may have heard this question and answer. Question: “Where should I start?” Answer: “Why don’t you start at the beginning?” The Gospel according to St. Mark starts at the beginning. It is reminiscent of the opening words of the Book
First Sunday in Advent
Jesus said, “And what I say to you I say to all: Watch.” from the Gospel according to St. Mark. (13:24-37) Happy New Year! Too early you say? Maybe for your iPhone’s calendar, but not for the Church Year. This is the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning of our Church Calendar year. The liturgical color has changed to Purple, and if you read some of the info out there
Christ the King Sunday
Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.” … from the Gospel according to St. Matthew. This the last Sunday of our Church year, and it is Christ the King Sunday. We heard in the Gospel today that Jesus, the Son of Man, one day will come and sit