This is the very first Sunday after Christmas. Today we celebrate the Circumcision of Christ.
You might want to read this Sunday report which can be downloaded RIGHT HERE to get further understanding of the importance of this day.
We have excellent sermons today from Bishops Jerry and Roy, as well as Revs Jack and Bryan. Rev Jack brings the Propers together today. His sermon is below the propers and can be viewed on video HERE -> https://youtu.be/AM283jncTiE
Today’s Collect reflects our need for God’s help to live in and by His Rules as Jesus did, the first obvious example being His Circumcision. In his Epistle to the people of Philippia Paul points out God had given a name exaulted above all others and that we should acknowledge that in our actions. The Gospel is Luke’s accounting of the angels visiting the shepherds in the field and their subsequent trip to see Jesus in the manger. Jesus came in a humble manner with the Force of God behind him. It all comes together, listen or read to understand how.
We always have a lot of people who desire your prayer. Today I ask you consider praying for the Flanagan family who are dearly missing Jim. A long time part of the AOC, I am confident his most precious title was Follower of Our Lord; he had many others, but not one he was so grateful for.
As we come upon this new new calendar year, really nothing changes. Each day we have the same opportunity to go forward, and do great things, we just often choose not to. If you share that problem with me, open your heart to God's guidance through that Third God Guy, the Holy Ghost.
Have an EPIC week ahead, look forward to The Epiphany.
Godspeed,
Hap
Church of the Faithful Centurion
Descanso, California
United States of America
