Holy Communion, First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1, 2024
What is Advent about? There are two core themes that we find in the readings. First is the sense of urgency. Christ is coming, and therefore there is no time for procrastination! Second is the theme of preparation. Christ is coming so we must prepare to receive Him. Let us therefore repent of our sins and embrace holiness. “The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.” Here is the time code for the video below: 3:10 Litany 10:49 Processional Hymn 15:46 Morning Prayer 26:48 Ante-Communion 47:50 Homily 1:15:31 Comfortable Words/Sursum…
Sermon, 1st Sunday in Advent, 2023
In Advent, Christ comes to us historically for He was born two millennia ago in Bethlehem, and He comes to us in judgement as king for He will come to judge the earth. But He also comes to us in each moment, seeking to renew our hearts so that we will one day enjoy the fullness of union with Christ. This Advent season, let Christ into all of the locked away parts of your heart. He will clean out all that does not honor Him so that we can be free from shame so that nothing will prevent us from enjoying Him now and forever. Propers Manuscript