Happy Eleventh Sunday after Trinity!
The AOC Sunday Report can be downloaded RIGHT HERE!
We have excellent sermons today from Bishops Jerry and Roy, as well as Revs Jack and Bryan. Bishop Jerry's is particularly good today. Rev Jack brings the Propers together today. His sermon is below the propers and can be viewed on video HERE -> https://youtu.be/-G8_Q_zixG0
Once again, this Collect is kind of a follow-on to the last few weeks’ Collects. First, we acknowledge God’s power which is manifested not in terror, but in mercy and pity on our failures. We should note God has chosen to grant kindness and mercy to us; not the punishment we truly deserve. Paul writes to tell us we are all equal by virtue of the fact we are hopeless sinners without the saving grace and faith of Christ. It is only through His Faith we are saved. Not our faith, but the faith of Christ who dwells within us. We need to make sure that our actions lead people towards God and Jesus and not away from them. If that is not enough to turn your heart, consider the parable of the publican and the Pharisee related by Saint Luke. The man who was proud of his performance was not the example Jesus chose for the one justified, rather the one who acknowledged his failures and asked God for forgiveness and help.
There are always a lot of people who desire your prayer. Please start with Mr. Kim, Tricia, Shamu, Zachary and Laurie, work out from there.
There is really an amazing week ahead, if you're having difficulty seeing it, asked for help. God always has the Third God Guy, the Holy Ghost, available to help your heart and soul.
Godspeed,
Hap
Church of the Faithful Centurion
Descanso, California
United States of America
