A Litany of HumilityBy Cardinal Merry Del Val(1865-1930) O Jesus, meek and humble of heart,Hear me. For the desire of being esteemed,Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved,Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being extolled,Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being honored,Deliver me, Jesus. From the…
First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians
The First Epistle of Clement to the CorinthiansTranslated by Charles H. Hoole, 1885 CHAPTER 0 0:1 The Church of God which sojourneth at Rome, to the Church of God which sojourneth at Corinth, to them that are called and sanctified in the will of God through our Lord Jesus Christ:…
Are Old Catholic Orders Valid?
“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There…
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Litany For Peace by Archbishop Karl Prüter
Litany For Peace Lord, Heavenly Father help us to become peacemakers, that we may be called, “The Children of God” Lord, hear our prayer, and grant us Thy peace. Lord, Heavenly Father, help us purge ourselves of those attributes which make not for peace but which set the stage for…
An Introduction of the Holy Trinity
Sermon: An Introduction of the Holy TrinityBy Bishop Dave Pflueger This TOPICAL SERMON was written and presented as a required class project for the course The Art of Preaching at Covenant Bible Seminary in Lakewood, Washington – Fall Quarter 2013. Professor Gary K. Heald, D.Min. Class SermonBy…
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Pope Francis and True Christianity
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus, Greetings and apostolic benediction from this humble servant of Christ and His Church and may the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you and yours now and always! It is with joy that we offer our prayers and heartfelt well wishes…
Love Knows No Gender Nor Limits
Love knows no gender nor limits! In a world where love is in short supply and often hard to find we should celebrate it when it blooms and support it when it grows, regardless of the form or expression between consenting adults. These forms and expressions of love include a…
Hiding Your Light
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before…
Homilies, Sermons & Writings
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The Easter Resurrection: Grace Spilling Over
“Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection,…
Ordination of Deacon Bruce Davison, OSH
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. To the Faithful in Jesus Christ throughout the world, Peace and Apostolic Benediction. Be it known by the tenor of these presents that in the year of our Lord two thousand and ten, in the fifth year…