COLLECT O GOD, the strength of all those who put their trust in thee; Mercifully accept our prayers; and because, through the weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping thy commandments we may please thee, both in will [...]
the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Gospel of St [...]
When I was growing up I knew a lad who was a little strange in his outlook on God, Country and Flag. His name was Kenneth. His convoluted ideas on patriotism would certainly be out of place in today's school of one-worldism and political compromise. Though he was 4 years my junior, we used to [...]
The Anglican Orthodox Church SM FOUNDER: THE MOST REV. JAMES PARKER DEES, A.B., B.D., D.D. • founded November 16, 1963 2228 Wilkesboro Hwy. • P. O. Box 128 • Statesville, North Carolina 28687- 0128 Telephone 704.873.8365 Email: aocworldwide@gmail.com • Web: www.aocinternational.org The Most Rev. Jerry L. Ogles - Presiding Bishop “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: [...]
GOSPEL for Trinity Sunday “ There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with [...]
The Collect Trinity Sunday ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity; We beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us stedfast in this [...]
To watch and listen to this brief devotion in the Parables of Jesus series, Please click below for the Parable of the Lost Coin: https://youtu.be/proMHSaV7Qo In Christ Alone during Season of Pentecost, † Jerry L. Ogles, D.D. Presiding Bishop. AnglicanOrthodox Communion Worldwide & Chancellor, Faith Theological Seminary Let us carefully observe how little good they [...]
21 May 2024 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that [...]
The Collect Pentecost (Whitsunday) O GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits [...]
NOTE: Today's sermon comes from Bishop Jack Arnold. I was greatly moved by some comparisons he makes concerning the Ascension. This is an heartfelt and strongly biblical sermon produced, amazingly, only three days after his father, Bishop Hap Arnold, passed into glory. I am so proud of Bishop Jack for soldiering on the the face [...]