Tag Archives: cross

Who takes the fall

Posted on 14 April 2019 by Fr. Brench

meditations on Isaiah 52:13-53:12, my homily for Palm Sunday, 2019 Scripture quotes in bold are my own paraphrases, combining four different translations. 13 Behold, my servant will act with wisdom; he will be lifted up and exalted. The Servant of the Lord … Continue reading →

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Theology of the Cross versus Glory

Posted on 23 October 2018 by Fr. Brench

Mark 10:32-45 begins with Jesus and his disciples on their way to Jerusalem.  The text actually brings this to our attention twice: first in verse 32 to describe the course of their travels, and again in verse 33 when Jesus … Continue reading →

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We Need the Cross

Posted on 9 April 2017 by Fr. Brench

Imagine what it would be like if Satan took complete control over a city.  What would it be like? There are a number of different ways that could work out.  Perhaps the first thing that comes to your mind is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Day

Posted on 14 September 2014 by Fr. Brench

 (14 September) The Collect: ALMIGHTY God, as your blessed Son was lifted on the cross, you made this instrument of a shameful death to be for us the means of life and peace: Grant that we may always glory in … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on 18 April 2014 by Fr. Brench

(18 April 2014, 3 April 2015) The Collects: ALMIGHTY God, we beseech you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Amos 8

Posted on 21 July 2013 by Fr. Brench

This is a version of today’s sermon at Grace Anglican Church. Today’s reading from chapter 8 of the book of Amos the prophet is pretty gloomy.  A lot of the prophets’ material is pretty gloomy, actually, so brace yourselves for … 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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