Slain by Love

This day's lections (see here ). Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Genesis 9:8-...

This day's lections (see here ). Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Isaiah 40:21-31 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39  Psalm 147:1-12, 21c Preached on Sun, Feb 4, 2024...

This day's lections (see here ). O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever...

This day's lections (see here ). Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28  Psalm 111 Preached on...

This day's lections (see here ). Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and fo...

This day's lections (see here ). Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20  Psalm 62:6-14...

This day's lections (see here ). Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Genesis 1:...

This day's lections (see here ). Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen .  Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 147:13-21 Preached on S...

This day's lections (see here ): Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126  1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8,19-2...

This day's lections (see here ). Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 Canticle 3 or Canticle 15 Preached on Sun, Dec 24, 2023 at St....

This day's lections (see here ): Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Isaiah 64:1-9 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark...

This day's lections (see here ): Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Isa 40:1-11 Ps 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Pet 3:8-1...

O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ev...

This day's lections (see here ): Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen....

This day's lections (see here ): Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Ezek...

Warning! This episode is different! It is not a sermon! Please enjoy this discussion between Tommy Moreland & Matt Boulter, as we brainstorm & heartstorm the second and final third of our ongoing Confirmation Preparation Class ("Being Human, Being Christian").  In this episode, our third of three, we discuss the Anglican & Episcopal approach to service, justice, & gifts. 

This day's lections (see here ): Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy...

This day's lections (see here ): Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.  Lev 19:1-2, 15-18...

"The LORD is my Shepherd"—20th Sun after Pentecost (Proper 23) Description This day's lections (see here ): Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reign...

"The LORD is my Shepherd"—20th Sun after Pentecost (Proper 23) Description This day's lections (see here ): Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.  Isaiah 25:1-9  Psalm 23  Philippians 4:1-9  Matth...

This day's lections (see here ): Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our...

Warning! This episode is different! It is not a sermon! Please enjoy this discussion between Tommy Moreland & Matt Boulter, as we brainstorm & heartstorm the first third of our upcoming Confirmation Preparation Class ("Being Human, Being Christian").  In this episode, our second of three, we discuss the Anglican & Episcopal approach to history, liturgy, & spirituality. 

This day's lections (see here ): O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Ezek 18:1-4, 25-32 Ps 25:1-8 Phil 2:1-13 Mt 2...

This day's lections (see here ): Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen Jonah 3:10-4:11 Ps 145:1-8 Phil 1:21-30 Mt 20:1-16...

Warning! This episode is different! It is not a sermon! Please enjoy this discussion between Tommy Moreland & Matt Boulter, as we brainstorm & heartstorm the first third of our upcoming Confirmation Preparation Class ("Being Human, Being Christian").  In this episode we discuss the Anglican approach to reality, through scripture, reason, and tradition.