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Overwhelmed on All Saints’ Sunday

Posted on 4 November 2018 by Fr. Brench

Sermon on Ephesians 1 on All Saints’ Sunday Overwhelming. Is that a negative word to you, “overwhelming”?  Do you associate that with the feeling you get when facing a large project or task, or a very full schedule?  We can … Continue reading →

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St. Columba (Colmcille)

Posted on 9 June 2018 by Fr. Brench

Saint Columba is known as the Apostle to the Picts, because he was the first major and successful missionary who brought the Gospel to those people.  The Picts were a celtic people-group who lived in modern-day Scotland.  They were known … Continue reading →

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Article 22: Purgatory, etc.

Posted on 22 June 2017 by Fr. Brench

This is part of my commentary series on The 39 Articles of Religion.  Article 22 states: XXII. Of Purgatory The Romish Doctrine concerning Purgatory, Pardons, Worshipping, and Adoration, as well of Images as of Reliques, and also invocation of Saints, … Continue reading →

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“The People’s Work” by Frank Senn

Posted on 30 January 2017 by Fr. Brench

I just finished reading an excellent book called The People’s Work – A Social History of the Liturgy, by the Rev. Dr. Frank C. Senn.  As you look at that subtitle, two words (history and liturgy) probably immediately tell you … Continue reading →

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the Broken Body of Christ

Posted on 15 October 2012 by Fr. Brench

There are very few Christians out there today who would say that the  Church is in perfect condition.  Yes, there are some denominations out there who believe that they are the One True Church and everyone else is hopelessly lost, … Continue reading →

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The Blessed Cross

Posted on 1 May 2012 by Fr. Brench

I’ve gotta share another snippet from the Wisdom of Solomon that I read last night.  It was really cool!  This is from Wisdom 14:1-7. 1 Again, one preparing to sail and about to voyage over raging waves calls upon a … Continue reading →

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Liturgical Space: Easter

Posted on 11 April 2012 by Fr. Brench

In my mind I had this awesome vision for what I could do for Eastertide.  A white linen cloth would cover the top of the prayer desk, a matching pair of white or gold candles would adorn the desk… but … Continue reading →

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Liturgical Space: Holy Week

Posted on 2 April 2012 by Fr. Brench

Since before Lent began, I’ve had this “stripping of the altar” idea for Holy Week’s setup.  I made this change after morning prayer on Palm Sunday (yesterday), since that morning is when we read the passion narrative in church together … Continue reading →

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Liturgical Space: Lent

Posted on 25 February 2012 by Fr. Brench

Now that Lent has begun, I’ve reorganized my little worship space.  It’s a little hard to tell from the head-on angle of this picture, but the biggest difference for me now is that I have a kneeler!  A friend of … Continue reading →

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Liturgical Space: Pre-Lent

Posted on 17 February 2012 by Fr. Brench

I wasn’t planning on changing my “prayer desk” setup until Lent actually began, but I ran out of taper candles and forgot to buy more, and forgot to get them on my wife’s shopping list, so I’ve been carrying on … Continue reading →

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