In which we discuss Articles XXXV and XXXVI of the 39 Articles of Religion, regarding the two Books of Homilies, the Ordinal, and the relationship of the various Provinces of the Anglican Communion. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6:…
When I was growing up, my father was in the Navy, so we moved around every three or four years. He was raised Episcopalian, but my mother was raised Roman Catholic. Each duty station, my folks would check out both options, looking for a parish in either tradition where the priest preached Christ. So, I…
“ Lo, he comes with clouds descending, once for favoured sinners slain; thousand thousand saints attending swell the triumph of his train:Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! God appears on earth to reign.” – Charles Wesley The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Welcome to the season of Advent! The word “Advent” simply means the…
Fr. Barry’s final sermon as an assisting priest at All Saints on the occasion of the commissioning of the Launch Team for St. Benedict Anglican Church. Our daughter church, St. Benedict is the first Anglican church on the rapidly-growing northwest side of San Antonio. Fr. Barry is the planter/pastor of the church, and will be…
In which we finish our discussion of Article XXXIV, discussing Prayer Book Revision, Rites and Ceremonies, and the Authority of the Church. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6: Article 17 Week 7: Articles 18-20 Week 8: Articles 21-22 Week…
In which we discuss Article XXXIII on Excommunication and Article XXXIV on the Authority of the Church with Regards to Tradition. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6: Article 17 Week 7: Articles 18-20 Week 8: Articles 21-22 Week 9:…
Guest homily by our Seminarian/Postulant, John Mack. Text: Ephesians 6:10-23. Part 1: Ephesians 1:1-14 – “The Family Secret” Part 2: Ephesians 1:15-23 – “Remembering you in my Prayers” Part 3: Ephesians 2:1-10 – “From Death Valley to the Highest Peak” Part 4: Ephesians 2:11-21 – “One New Man” Part 6: Ephesians 3:14-22 – “A Glimpse Behind the Curtain” Part…
In which we discuss Articles XXXI and XXXII of the 39 Articles of Religion, covering the relationship between Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice and Holy Communion, and the clerical marriage/celibacy. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6: Article 17 Week 7:…