AOC Sunday Report - First Sunday in Advent - Thanksgiving Day

 


Happy First Sunday in Advent and we hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

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Today we have Bishop Jerry's comments on Thanksgiving Day as well as sermons from Bishops Jerry and Roy, as well as Revs Jack and Bryan.  Rev Jack brings the Propers together today.    His sermon can be viewed on video here -> https://youtu.be/VGKAeJE66Jg

 

The Collect, Epistle and Gospel tie together, laying out, detailing and reinforcing the same message ultimately. The Collect asks God change our hearts that we might put away our old selves and move into a world of light show that we might follow His will. In the Epistle Paul encourages us to not just avoid the don’ts of the 613 Mosaic Laws, but to positively love our neighbors as ourselves. A much harder task, but far more rewarding. The Gospel documents Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, the Sunday before his death. The most important part of all of this is that when Jesus came into this world, he knew how he would leave it. I think you’ll enjoy the manner in which all of this comes together.


There are always a lot of people who need your prayers, I know that I say that every week, but that is because it is true. Please start with Tricia, Jim, Laurie, Shamu and work out from there.


There's really a lot to think of as we approach Christmas, the color of the season in the liturgical year, more in the report, is purple, there's a reason for that. There's both happiness and sadness as Christmas approaches.  Stop to think for a minute of Jesus coming into this world, knowing exactly How he would leave and yet coming anyway, because it was the will of His Father.  If you're having trouble appreciating it, consider opening your heart to the Holy Ghost.

Have an epic week ahead,

Godspeed

Hap
Church of the Faithful Centurion
Descanso, California
United States of America

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