Trinitytide – 2017 The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 23, 2017 Ephesians 3:8 “Brethren: Unto me who am less than the least of all saints is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all men see
Continue readingEastertide – 2017 Psalm 118 v 24 “This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it” My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You will recognize that this quote from Psalm 118 was also the Gradual verse for the Mass on Easter
Continue readingLent – 2017 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through and steal. For where
Continue readingChristmas – 2016 “And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men (St. Luke, 2. 13 & 14). To my brothers and sisters in Christ at St. James,
Continue readingAdvent – 2016 The Introit for Advent I Psalm 25 (Ps. Ibid) “Unto thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul: my God, I have put my trust in thee, O let me not be confounded: neither let mine enemies triumph over me: for all they that hope in
Continue readingFrom the Rector: As I write this letter, I realize that it’s delivery to you is quite tardy. After all, it might seem strange for a “Trinitytide” letter to be delayed until after the eighth week of the season. To be sure, I could offer any number of “reasons” why
Continue reading“He is Risen, he is risen! Tell it out with joyful voice: He has burst his three days prison; Let the whole wide earth rejoice; Death is conquered, man is free, Christ has won the victory”. I hope that you all have had a Blessed Easter, and have joined with
Continue readingLent – 2016 At that time; Jesus said unto his disciples: When ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest,
Continue readingChristmas – 2015 “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them (St. Luke, 2. 15). To my brothers and sisters in Christ at St. James, Merry Christmas! Once again, it is with great joy
Continue readingAdvent – 2015 “Come unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you” St. Matthew, XI. 28 To my brothers and sisters in Christ, greetings; As most of you know, the above passage from St. Matthew’s Gospel can also be found on page 76
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