Tag Archives: matrimony

Two Tales of Unmarried Couples

Posted on 9 February 2024 by Fr. Brench

The last chunk of the book of Genesis centers around Joseph, the youngest son of Jacob (renamed Israel). But what has often puzzled me is that chapter 38 interrupts his story to relate a strange story about Judah and his sons … Continue reading →

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Marriage Vows For Eternity

Posted on 16 January 2022 by Fr. Brench

Introduction Two weeks ago we heard primarily from Ephesians 1 about how God “has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places” and we explored how that long 11-verse sentence spells out different aspects of that … Continue reading →

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The Bible is a book of Paul’s Epistles

Posted on 24 July 2018 by Fr. Brench

This is part ten of sixteen in a series, “The Bible Is…“ A brief survey of the New Testament quickly reveals that, by title count, one man authored large chunk of it: 13 of 27 books – nearly half – … Continue reading →

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Article 32: Married Clergy

Posted on 27 October 2017 by Fr. Brench

This is part of my commentary series on The 39 Articles of Religion.  Article 32 states: XXXII. Of the Marriage of Priests Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, are not commanded by God’s Law, either to vow the estate of single life, … Continue reading →

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Article 25: Sacraments

Posted on 8 August 2017 by Fr. Brench

This is part of my commentary series on The 39 Articles of Religion.  Article 25 states: XXV. Of the Sacraments Sacraments ordained of Christ be not only badges or tokens of Christian men’s profession, but rather they be certain sure … Continue reading →

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Love’s Limits

Posted on 22 April 2017 by Fr. Brench

As Christians we talk about love quite a lot.  Love the Lord your God – that’s the first and great commandment.  Love your neighbor as yourself – that’s the second.  Love is the fulfillment of the Law.  Perfect love casts … Continue reading →

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Divorce for the Glory of God

Posted on 12 June 2016 by Fr. Brench

a sermon on Ezra 9 & 10 preached at Grace Anglican Church The neat thing about going through a book chapter by chapter and verse by verse is that we’re not allowed to skip over those strange and difficult stories … Continue reading →

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The Crux of Marriage

Posted on 25 May 2016 by Fr. Brench

I think it goes with saying, these days, that the definition, position, and purpose of marriage are matters of great controversy in our society, and indeed, among many Christians today as well.  Of course, there are a great many Christians … Continue reading →

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The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity

Posted on 3 November 2014 by Fr. Brench

(omitted in 2014, 18 Oct. 2015) The Collect: O ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, of your bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech you, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may … Continue reading →

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Wedding Anniversary Liturgy

Posted on 19 February 2014 by Fr. Brench

One of the special joys a Pastor gets to experience from time to time is the privilege of celebrating special life moments with members of the Church.  The Prayerbook tradition provides liturgies (or at least liturgical tid-bits) for most of … Continue reading →

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