“And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?” Luke 6:39 One of God’s greatest gifts to mankind is the gift of sight. He has created our ability to see by His first act of Creation – the blessing of LIGHT. [...]
“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the [...]
18 June 2023 Ann domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide THE GOSPEL: “And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, [...]
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS: Today’s text is about two men of opposite character. In actuality, it is about three men – the Rich Man, Lazarus and Abraham. Only the names of two is mentioned – Abraham and Lazarus – becuase they are the only names of eternal worth transcribed in the Lamb’s Book [...]
“The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye [...]
21 May 2023 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide (from May 20, 2012) The Collect. O GOD, the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven; We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort [...]
The Collect The Fifth Sunday after Easter (Rogation Sunday) O LORD, from whom all good things do come; Grant to us thy humble servants, that by thy holy inspiration we may think those things which are good, and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s Collect emphasizes [...]
, Sermon Notes for 2nd Sunday after Easter, 23 April 2023 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide Second Sunday after Easter THE COLLECT ALMIGHTY God, who has given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an ensample of godly life; Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his [...]
19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. [...]
Today begins observance of Holy Week which will continue each day through Easter Even. These devotions for each day were composed for the occasion in April of 2014. Below is the Devotion for Sunday of Palm Sunday: Devotion on Holy Week (First Day – Sunday) 2 April 2023 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion [...]