May 12, 2019 Dear Mothers, On this Mother’s Day, I wish all mothers in the Diocese of the West and every where a wonderful and happy Mother’s Day. Sometimes you feel alone struggling so hard. Please know that our Lord Jesus Christ sees and takes note of your sacrifice, your hard work, and your loving…
In case you missed it, here are a few pieces of interest regarding current events in the Anglican/GAFCON world: Bishop Orji’s statements on the agreement between ACNA and the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) on the status of CANA My reflections for the North American Anglican on said CANA events The GAFCON Primates’ Council press…
May 2, 2019 Easter season “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. “Romans 12:9-10 I have important news to share with you. An official memo was received by me this morning that announced a new…
Alleluia, Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia! This acclamation is the summary statement of what happened more than 2,000 years ago – our Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins but God raised him from the dead on the third day. For many people the resurrection of Jesus is something that happened several centuries ago that we…
Good Friday April 19, 2019 Collect For Good Friday “Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy…
“There is no holiness without warfare” Bishop J.C. Ryle We will once again be brought face to face this Holy Week with the enormity of our sins, the cost of our redemption, and the worst conflict with Satan and the flesh that our Lord Jesus faced and endured in Gethsemane and on the Cross in…
March 6, 2019 Season of Lent Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission…
February 21, 2019 Epiphany “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For…