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Often in our lifetimes, we are faced with life changing events. Sometimes these events are expected, sometimes they take us by complete surprise, but they almost always leave us in a state of shock, anxiety, worry, fear and even sometimes anger, depending of course of the nature of the event. To cite examples of such events would be redundant, as most everyone has had one or more. In my own lifetime I remember Continue reading »
[NOTE; The following sermon was prepared for use on 23 May 2010]
When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.  And when he had said this, he showed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord.  Jesus therefore said to them again, Peace be unto you: as the Father hath sent me, even so send I you.  And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit: whose soever sins ye forgive, they are forgiven unto them; whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. John 20:19-23
A New Birth
“Receive the Holy Spirit.” The first benefit or blessing that comes because of the Spirit is rebirth or regeneration. You know what regeneration is. It is the radical spiritual change – symbolized by baptism – in which God brings an Continue reading »
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may praise, glorify, or honor you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5; 6-8
This lesson from First Peter Chapter Five has two important points, first we are to cast our cares, our worries, our anxieties on God because he does care for us, but second we are warned to be ever watchful for the devil. Of course this second point does not only apply to the devil but to his minions, those under demonic oppression or influences. Continue reading »
On the 21st day of April in the year of Our Lord 2010, the most Reverend Francis John Sahuque, Archbishop of the Holy Name Of Jesus Anglo Catholic Communion, in a Pontifical Rite, did Consecrate W. Edward Crabtree as a Bishop, with other clergy and visitors present. On the insistence of Bishop Sahuque, the newly made Bishop as his first act, did ordain Deacon Ann Crabtree as a Priest. Bishop Crabtree and Mother Ann did then concelebrate the Mass of the Holy Eucharist as Bishop and Priest as well as husband and wife. A meal was served following Mass, the food and good fellowship was enjoyed by all. [photo - left to right: ++Francis Sahuque, Mother Claire Sahuque, Mother Ann Crabtree, and +Ed Crabtree]
25 APRIL HOMILY
Our Gospel reading for the fourth Sunday of Easter From the Book of John (John 10:22-30) makes reference to Our Lord Jesus Christ being in the temple and walking through what was known as Solomon’s porch or portico during the Festival of the Dedication which began on 25th day of December according to the Gregorian calendar. This festival marked the event of the Syrians being driven from Israel and the corresponding miracle. Continue reading »
Lent, in Christian tradition, is the period of the liturgical year leading up to Easter. The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer — through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial — for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the events linked to the Passion of Christ and culminates in Easter, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In the process of self-denial, many traditions require one to “give up something†— Continue reading »
In our Gospel reading appointed for today Luke 4:14-21, Luke tells us of how after being tempted by Satan, Christ having successfully defeated the evil spirit, Christ went about the countryside preaching, teaching, and healing. We find parallel account of this in Continue reading »
A few days ago, a new acquaintance that knew I was a minister within the independent sacramental movement, asked me if I had knowledge of a priest that had left the Roman Catholic church and became a minister in the independent movement. Not knowing this particular Father, I “Googled†his name and found a list of independent churches across the nation, a list that I had not previously been aware of. Some of the churches mentioned had links to their websites, so out of curiosity I took the initiative to peruse their web sites. On one I found the most interesting and inspiring story Continue reading »
Without a doubt sometime this holiday season we have once again viewed the story of the birth of Christ, child born in a manger of a virgin Mother, and attended by Magi, shepherds and hosts on high. But let us take a moment to reflect and be cognizant of the meaning of this story, which while veiled in allegory is a lesson that admonishes hope, joy, and peace among all mankind. A lesson that becomes so poignant as we near the end of the year and the end of the first decade of the 21st century.
Here in the US, to my knowledge we have never known a decade when we as a people were so divided by anger and hate, when even the church itself has become divided along lines — not Catholic versus Protestant – but liberal versus conservative, inclusive versus exclusive, traditional versus progressive.
Let us celebrate the birth of Christ with faith and works in an attempt to make the new year and new decade far more improved than the one we are bidding farewell too, let us resolve to make the new year/decade one dedicated to the word, the words of Christ. Let us resolve to bridge the gaps and overcome the fear that has prevailed among our own people, the fear that leads to anger and hate. Let us look at the story that a small child offered so much hope that he changed the world. And let us metaphorically give birth once again to that child and the joy and hope that his birth brought into the world.
With that thought in mind, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and New Year. May the God of peace and love continue to delight to dwell with and bless each and everyone one of you.
