In which we conclude our discussion on holy orders. Guest background chatter from Fr. Isaac’s 4-year-old daughter who came to catechesis! The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16…
10 August 2019 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”-John 13:34-35 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be…
In which we discuss the unique calling and duties of the Episcopacy. The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week…
Day of Fasting & Prayer in the Diocese. Today being the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the MONTH is our day of fasting in the diocese. I invite you to fast and pray for our diocese, your parish, and your family. My goal is to help us cultivate a culture of concerted common prayer and fasting in…
Text: Romans 6:19-23 On our Lectern to my left we have a copy of the Authorized Version of the Bible, commonly called the King James Version. This particular translation is one of the masterpieces of English literature that has so permeated our culture as English-speakers, that as recently as 100 years ago, every major author…
In which we discuss the history of the Episcopacy, its development as a separate office from the Priesthood, how it disappeared in much of Protestantism, and why the Anglican tradition retained it. The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week…
25 July, 2019 “If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader. Sell ice cream” Steve Jobs The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. There are few matters I like to bring to your attention. First, we want to remind you to ensure that you send…
In which we discuss the rite of Confirmation, how it relates to Holy Communion, and how it differs from the Laying on of Hands at Ordination. The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week…
Text: Luke 5:1-11 A few days ago, I was reading an article about the rise of “burnout” among young professionals, folks who are currently in their twenties and thirties. According to this article, the combination of changes in technology, the economy, and society has led to a situation where young professionals are often always “on…