We find a number of characters mentioned in our Gospel text day, the foremost being our Lord Jesus Christ; but also the Roman Procurator, Pontius Pilate, the wife of Pontius Pilate, a notable and notorious criminal named Barabbas; though unmentioned, the Jewish rulers and Roman guard; and finally, ALL THE PEOPLE! Pilate was not a [...]
3 April 2020 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide “Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. 9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the [...]
2 April 2020 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion “The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3Grace be with [...]
A Devotion for 1 April 2020 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing (falsehoods)? Selah. 3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: [...]
(#406 in 1940 Hymnal); a Hymn Devotion for 31 March 2020 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even [...]
Anglican Orthodox Church Worldwide Communion Fifth Sunday in Lent Commonly called Passion Sunday Sunday Report Today was the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Passion Sunday Passion Sunday is the fifth Sunday in Lent, and the first Sunday in Passiontide, the last two weeks of Lent, beginning on Passion Sunday and ending on Holy Saturday (the Saturday [...]
46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? 47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. 48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou [...]
A Devotion for 27 March 2020 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide 1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, 2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.4 [...]
A Devotion for 25 March 2020 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide 9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the [...]
A Devotion for 26 March 2020 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide 6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise [...]