Even the strongest among us simply cannot endure the troubles and persecutions of this world without the constant preaching of God’s Word ringing in our ears. Though he was appointed to make the Messiah known to Israel through Baptism and … Continued
Populus Zion10 December, Anno Domini 2023St. Luke 21: 25-36 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Daughter of Zion, For many hope is truly the only thing they have, … Continued
Children of God, your redemption is drawing near. Indeed, your redemption stands in your very midst as you gather with Christ’s Church to hear your Lord speak and to receive the food of His Flesh and the drink of His … Continued
Ad Te Levavi3 December, Anno Domini 2023St. Matthew 21:1-9 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Saints of God, Christmas, like most holidays, has become more of a habit … Continued
Too often in Christian circles, our Lord Jesus Christ is portrayed to us as an absent Lord who comes to us only in our thoughts and the imaginations of our heart. Worse, we are expected to somehow ascend to Him … Continued
The Last Sunday of the Church Year26 November, Anno Domini 2023St. Matthew 25:1-11 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved saints of God, Some of you may remember … Continued
In these last days in which we live, it is easy to give up the watch waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to return. It is easy to become complacent and assume that He will be delayed and so we … Continued
God loves good works. He accomplishes much good for our neighbor through them. He takes note of them, not because they save a person but because they are done in love, without a thought of reward. And such works are … Continued
The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity12 November, Anno Domini 2023St. Matthew 24:15-28 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. People of God, It seems as though our Lord Jesus Christ … Continued
The Festival of All Saints5 November, Anno Domini 2023St. Matthew 5:1-12 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved saints of God, You have come to know through Holy … Continued