AOC Two

    Happy Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity!   The AOC Sunday report is available  RIGHT HERE !   Today we have excellent sermon from the Bishops Jerry and Roy, as well as from Rev Jack and Bryan!     Rev Jack brings the Propers together in his sermon available on video  RIGHT HERE .  The Collect asks God’s help to increase in us hope, faith and charity, and more importantly that we might want to keep it from hurtful things, and open our hearts to desiring things that are good for us that will help us towards our salvation.  In the Epistle, Paul warns people The Law will not help them, and that fancy gestures, act and special words will not bring them the salvation they need, that is only available through following our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us not to worry to trust in Him, and trust in God, and things will work out just fine. He warns us not to borrow trouble from tomorrow, for the evil of today is sufficient thereof.   We always have a lot of people wh

   Rev Jack’s sermon is below the Propers and is available on video  RIGHT HERE ! Rev Jack brings the Propers together. The Collect asks God’s help to increase in us hope, faith and charity, and more importantly that we might want to keep it from hurtful things, and open our hearts to desiring things that are good for us that will help us towards our salvation. In the Epistle, Paul warns people The Law will not help them, and that fancy gestures, act and special words will not bring them the salvation they need, that is only available through following our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us not to worry to trust in Him, and trust in God, and things will work out just fine. He warns us not to borrow trouble from tomorrow, for the evil of today is sufficient thereof.  The Propers for today are found on Page 210-211, with the Collect first:   The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.   The Collect.   K EEP , we beseech thee, O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy;

The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.   The Collect.   K EEP , we beseech thee, O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy; and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all  things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.   Amen .   A ND  we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose .  (Romans 8:28)   What are those things that profit us and ground us firmly in the salvation of God offered in Jesus Christ? If you could name JUST ONE quality, what would it be? Do you possess those things which are profitable to your salvation? Would it be perfect obedience to the law of God, or courageousness in living, or possessing a thousand good gifts of the Spirit? What is the ONE blessing that bears fruit in all things and upon which all things depend for your salvation? Which ONE quality describes the Father, Son, and Holy

      A ND  when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.  34  ¶Then said Jesus, " Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. " And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.  35  And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God .   (Luke 23:33-35)               This four-part series is not intended to fully cover the so-called ‘ Seven Words from the Cross ,’ but rather to focus on four profound statements by our Lord as He suffered.               It is, at the outset, conspicuous that our Lord did not rail against His tormenters at the cross despite the intense and excruciating pain. (by the way, the term excruciating comes from the Latin –  ex , or from; and  crucis  – the cross).                There was an array of people around the brow of calvary t

     A ND  when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.  40  There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;  41  (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem . “ (Mark 15:39-41)               There was a curious mixture of souls that surrounded the cross of our Lord at the moment of His declaring “ It is finished !” Primarily the assorted crowd was represented by those who hated Him most, and those who loved Him best. The women of tender heart remained at the cross throughout, and Mary Magdalene waited till His body was removed. She then followed Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus to see where His body was entombed. John, the beloved disciple, dared to remain at the very foot of the cross with the women. Love comp

  W HATSOEVER  thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest .   (Ecclesiastes 9:10)                 The above text may seem an unlikely choice to begin a discussion on ENCOURAGEMENT, but bear with me. The etymology of the word derives from the French which means to instill courage. There are many ways to instill courage in others to keep going when hope may seem forlorn. I believe the most effective means of encouragement comes by way of personal example to others.   In my young years as a cadet, our long march with full backpacks in the mountains of New York, was physically draining. Often, I wanted to simply stumble to the wayside and give up; but, when I saw the upper-class commander carrying on with deliberate determination, I was made ashamed to surrender the march. I drew strength from his example without taking away a single breath of his own march.   I am blessed above all I could hav

Happy 14th Sunday after Trinity!  The AOC Sunday report is available  RIGHT HERE ! We have excellent sermons this morning from Bishops Jerry and Roy, as well as Rev Bryan.  You also get a sermon from me as Rev Jack is on travel.   My sermon is available on video  RIGHT HERE  and brings the Propers together.  The Collect asks God’s help to increase in us hope, faith and charity, and more importantly that we might want to things for ourselves that he wants for us, so as to gain increased hope, faith and charity.  And his Epistle to the people of Galatia, Paul tells us Heaven and Earth are in conflict in our lives. If we want to gain eternal life, we have to give up the influence of this world, and accept guidance and In the Gospel, Luke relates Jesus’ story of the 10 lepers who are healed, and only one turned back to give thanks. This is an important concept, giving thanks, being grateful for what we are given. Also, it is important to know just that when the one turned back, Jesus told