The Collect The Epiphany O GOD, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles; Mercifully grant that we, who know thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Epistle Romans [...]
THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 2:25-40 (Introductory verses added) 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he [...]
Sermon Notes for 29 December 2019 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide “The soul that rises with us, our life’s star, Hath had elsewhere its setting. And cometh from afar: Not in entire forgetfulness, And not in utter darkness, But trailing clouds of glory do we come From God, who is our Home” - [...]
The Collect The Second Sunday in Advent BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed [...]
A sermon for 1st Advent, 1 December 2019 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide The Collect The First Sunday in Advent ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy [...]
The Collect Sunday Next before Advent STIR up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of [...]
THE COLLECT 22nd Sunday after Trinity LORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GOSPEL 21 Then came [...]
Payer of Collect Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. As this biblically-based prayer of Collect clearly reveals, forgiveness and comfort can only [...]
Matthew 22: 1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, [...]
The Collect Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity O GOD, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; Mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 13.Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity [...]