The Liturgy of the Holy EucharistAn Ecumenical Free Catholic Mass Compiled and Edited byThe Rt. Rev. Brian E. Brown, OSH According to the use ofChrist Catholic Church Diocese of the Prince of Peace As authorized by the Holy Synod and Commission on LiturgyFeast of Saint Chad of Lichfield May 4,…
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The House Church Movement
The House Church MovementBy Bishop Karl Prüter The Church began not in some cathedral or building set aside for the purpose, bit in an obscure upper room in Jerusalem. In its earliest years, all the churches met in houses. Paul speaks of the congregation which meets in the house of…
Pastoral Reflections
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Bp. Dave Pflueger Making a Difference
The Episcopal Ministries of Saint John the EvangelistBishop Dave Pflueger, Christ Catholic Church Matthew 25:31-46 – The Judgement of the Nations 31 ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32All the nations…
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Love is the Fulfillment of the Law
Love is the Fulfillment of the Law: A ReflectionBy Fr. Robert-Christopher, OSH Love. It is the central theme in today’s second reading from Saint Paul to the Romans. It is a message that many have lost over the years. I see an increasingly disturbing trend toward this message that God…
The People of God: Peace of Mind
The People of GodBy Bishop Karl Prüter Chapter XIV Peace of Mind Several decades ago, Rabbi Liebmann wrote a book entitled Peace of Mind. Unintentionally he began a cult which enjoyed a great rage for over twenty years. Americans had, at last, found a use for God. God was not…
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What Does it Mean?
What Does it MeanBy Fr. Robert-Christopher, OSH Bishop Brown asked what does it mean to be a Free Catholic? I suppose that is similar to the question . . . what does it mean to be alive? Firstly, to me, it means members are Christians. Then the question arises “What…
Homilies, Sermons & Writings
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Betrayal: That Cold-Hearted Kiss
“Jesus was still speaking, when Judas the betrayer came up. He was one of the twelve disciples, and a large mob armed with swords and clubs was with him. They had been sent by the chief priests and the nation’s leaders. Judas had told them ahead of time, “Arrest the…
Announcements
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A Remembrance: St. Karl Hugo Prüter – Bishop, Teacher, Writer, Historian
Today we remember the 42nd year of consecration of a foundational man, and a saint in his own right, within the autocephalous sacramental movement and a shepherd who was near and dear to our hearts in Christ Catholic Church, and certainly to me personally, Bishop Karl Hugo Prüter, of blessed…
The People of God: Rejoice
From: “The People of God: Rejoice”By Bishop Karl Prüter Matthew 5:12 “Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad; for great is your reward in heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” It is amazing to me that among the manifold changes and so-called reforms in the church, no…
Springfield News-Leader Article World’s Smallest Cathedral
A wonderful article about the Cathedral of the Prince of Peace and our attempt to preserve it was written by Linda Leicht in the Springfield News-Leader: Highlandville — When Bishop Karl Pruter entrusted the tiny Cathedral of the Prince of Peace to the Rev. Brian Brown last year, the young…