Happy Fourth Sunday in Advent, which this year is also Christmas Eve!
The AOC Sunday Report can be downloaded RIGHT HERE!
We have excellent sermons today from Bishops Roy, Igor and Jack as well as Bryan. Each one is different and each one is absolutely wonderful. Bishop Jack brings the propers together today. His sermon is below the propers and can be viewed on video HERE -> https://youtu.be/j8OUw1qIiZ0
As is oft the case, today’s propers all tie together to reinforce a point and build our understanding of what God wants and expects from each of us. The Collect asks for God’s help for us to accept His Help and do it His Way. It is oft supposed Christians are dour souls, with no sense of happiness or humor. Perhaps this thought comes from those who have heard from others what the Bible says, but have never actually taken the time to read it and understand it. In the Gospel John recounts John the Baptist’s role in preparing the way for Jesus. The Pharisees were troubled with the simplicity of his message. They were looking for something more complex, less straightforward, something more like themselves. I found this sermon particularly inspiring and hope you find it useful.
There are always a lot of people who need your prayer, today is no exception. Please start with Shamu, Tricia, Laurie and Harper; work out from there.
May we all fully appreciate the fact our Lord came here knowing exactly how He would leave, yet He came anyway to give us His Peace, His Love and His Joy, all that and eternal life.
May the Lord continue to guide the AOC towards His Will and you and yours be with Him this Christmas tide and forever more.
I remain yours, in Christ,
Bishop
Anglican Orthodox Church Worldwide
