Category Archives: Epiphany
Last Sunday after the Epiphany – Transfiguration Sunday
Collect of the Day 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 … Continue reading
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Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect of the Day Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve … Continue reading
Saint Matthias
Psalm 15 Acts 1:15-26 Philipians 3:13-21 John 15:1, 6-16 A Reflection I love this particular image of St. Matthias, because he has his hands extended with palms up and cupped, the posture of those willing to receive whatever God has … Continue reading
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Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect for the Day O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all … Continue reading
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Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect of the Day O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that … Continue reading
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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect of the Day 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 … Continue reading
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Cornelius the Centurion
A taste of an explanation of the importance of Cornelius to the church (from For All the Saints): The experience of Cornelius’ household was regarded as comparable to a new Pentecost, and it was a primary precedent for the momentous decision … Continue reading
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The Presentation
Scripture Lessons Psalm 84 Malachi 3:1-4 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 The Song of Simeon Lord, you now have set your servant free to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, whom … Continue reading
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Let’s Talk (by Rev. Steve Breedlove)
If you’ve attended All Saints the past three weeks, you’ve noticed a theme in the messages – a call to justice and mercy and an honoring of the poor and the weak (remember the report on “what we learn from … Continue reading
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Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Collect for the Day 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 peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and … Continue reading
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