Tag Archives: Confirmation

A Roadmap for Conversion

Posted on 27 December 2023 by Fr. Brench

There are many ways to conceptualize the extremely-important task of “making disciples”, as Jesus commanded us to do. This is just one such approach, which I happen to find helpful. Three things are going on here at once: Let’s parse this … Continue reading →

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The Serious Call in Confirmation

Posted on 24 October 2021 by Fr. Brench

This is a homily drawing from select verses in Hebrews 6. INTRODUCTION Sometimes you read the Bible and you just with the author would have backtracked to explain himself a bit better.  Chapter 6 of the Epistle to the Hebrews … 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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One of the more surprising features of Anglicanism from the perspective of many Protestants is that we practice the rite of Confirmation.  “Isn’t that a Catholic thing?” they ask.  Yes and no!  It is a Catholic thing, in that the … Continue reading →

Posted on 28 January 2014 by Fr. Brench | Leave a comment