Happy Quinquagesima Sunday, three more days until Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Before you get your ashes and wander around, read Bishop Jerry's guidance contained in the report.
The AOC Sunday Report is can be downloaded RIGHT HERE.
We have super sermons today from Bishops Jerry and Roy, as well as Revs Jack and Bryan. There is also a very lovely write up on Bishop Jim Flanagan that I draw your attention to. Rev Jack brings the Propers together today. His sermon can be viewed on video here -> https://youtu.be/YuCQ2n5Jmgc
Today’s Collect today’s college recognizes that nothing we do without charity in our hearts is of any real value. It goes on the ask that God have the Holy Ghost pour in our hearts that gift of charity. In his Epistle to the people of Cornith, Paul remins us without charity we are nothing. We can do no good without charity. In his Gospel, Luke relates Jesus coming up into Jerusalem and telling his disciples what would occur and them having no idea of what He spoke. It also relates a story of a blind man who Jesus healed. There is much more to this story than meets the eye. Great stuff and it all comes together, listen or read to understand how.
There are a whole lot of people who need your prayer, please take a little time to pray for them. Start with the Flanagan family, Shamu, Tricia, Kenny and work out from there.
There's a lot going on this week and it may be hard for you to see the good in it, but it is there. Please take the time to look. If you have problems start by looking to God for help in the person of the Third God Guy.
Church of the Faithful Centurian
Descanso, California
United States of America
