So, what is this third Sacrament and how may it be used by us—by you? Today/tonight we will be exploring Holy Absolution. First, we should understand where this “sacrament” is found. Why is it called a sacrament? And finally, why do we need it or, how is it used?…For more, click on the title above.
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A season of hope, peace, joy and love for God’s people
Happy Holy Week! Today we celebrate Jesus’ Advent as the first half of this new Church Year begins again. All of you should know the season. It serves to prepare the Way for us to hear of, and rejoice in, the divine reasons the eternal Second Person of the Holy Trinity took on our flesh.
The rhythm of this season is used to return our thoughts and hearts to the Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love God showed for sinners. He did so that they, you, might have the blessings of eternal life in Christ even now. …For more, click on the title above.
90 days of prayer: Day 90
Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 – Father of all mercy, You have given us the gift of Christ crucified. Christ crucified is our legacy. We want the light of that legacy to shine brightly in our community and around the globe and so we are building this new church. Unless you build the building it will… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 90
90 days of prayer: Day 89
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, Feast of St. Andrew – Lord God, heavenly Father, You have called us to be laborers in Your vineyard. We beseech You, send Your blessings on our labors, through the Capital Campaign at Your vineyard here in Catalina. Help us to remember that no matter how burdensome this labor can seem,… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 89
90 days of prayer: Day 88
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 – Oh Lord, Creator of all things, sin came into the world, corrupting Your good creation. Your Son, by his death, restored all things for us, giving us everlasting joy. Forgive us Lord, for being weighed down by sin and sorrow, and failing to share our joy to the world. Help… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 88
90 days of prayer: Day 87
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 – Loving, heavenly Father and dearest Jesus, our precious Redeemer and Savior. Thank You for richly blessing this congregation and making it Yours. May Your Word always be purely preached and taught among us that we may share it with all whom we meet. Help us to be faithful and generous… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 87
90 days of prayer: Day 86
Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 – Almighty Father, how awesome are Your deeds! We rejoice and sing praises to Your Holy Name. As Your servants we thank You for Your many gifts. Help us to use Your treasures wisely that we continue to raise Your Holy Name in our church, our community and in all the… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 86
The end is coming!
The End has come… the end of the Church Year that is!
God, in His grace and mercy for us sinners has brought you, the faithful, to hear again the set of readings that call all people who would be “in the Church,” to remain watchful for the Final Coming of our Bridegroom. He is Jesus, the One Who died while bearing the sins of His Bride—all those violations of God’s Holy Word inherited or committed by the members of His Church. He rose from the dead to present Her (that is, we who regularly gather around His Word and Sacraments) spotless and pure to Himself. …For more, click on the title above.
90 days of prayer: Day 85
The last week of the church year By faith we are prepared for Christ’s return Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 Last Sunday of the Church Year – Father of all mercy, you have given us the gift of Christ crucified. Christ crucified is our legacy. We want the light of that legacy to shine brightly… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 85
90 days of prayer: Day 84
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 – Exalted King, Holy Father, we give You thanks and praise that You will ransom us from the sins and trials of this age and world! Remind us “that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18).… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 84