This post was originally published on the blog for Church of the Apostles, Kansas City. Today the Church celebrates Ascension Day. The readings for the day are Psalm 47 (or Psalm 93), Acts 1:1-22, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53. The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that … Continue reading Ascension Day
This sermon was preached on Palm Sunday, 2019 at Church of the Apostles, Kansas City. The audio recording can be found here. I think we all need to recover after that long reading! I’ll go ahead and open us with a prayer and you can allow your legs and mind to rest for a moment … Continue reading Palm Sunday Sermon – Year C
This post was first published on February 6, 2019 for Church of the Apostles Anglican, Kansas City. Our most powerful memories are often tied to our senses and the way we experience the world. We can usually remember the first time we read a certain book or listened to a new album because of the … Continue reading Rule of Life Series: Eucharist & Corporate Worship
This post was first published on January 23, 2019 for Church of the Apostles Anglican, Kansas City. On January 25th, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. The readings for the day are Psalm 67, Acts 26:9-21, Galatians 1:11-24, and Matthew 10:16-22. Below is a blog post written by The Rev. Porter Taylor … Continue reading The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul
This post was first published on January 16, 2019 for Church of the Apostles Anglican, Kansas City. On January 18th, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Confession of St. Peter. The readings for the day are Psalm 23, Acts 4: 8-13, 1 Peter 5:1-4, and Matthew 16:13-19. Below is a blog post written by The Rev. Porter Taylor about … Continue reading The Feast of the Confession of St. Peter
This post was first published on June 28, 2017 for my former blog, The Liturgical Theologian, on Patheos. This week marks the 20th anniversary of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. For starters, Alan Jacobs of Wheaton wrote a delightful piece on Harry Potter in 2000 and the piece was recently re-published by First Things. Anyone who … Continue reading Liturgical Muggles and Losing the Sacramental Imagination
This post was first published on June 24, 2017 for my former blog, The Liturgical Theologian, on Patheos. There’s no good way of classifying those who are liturgical snobs by virtue of being low liturgy or low(er) church. I do not have in view those belonging to churches who lack a historical liturgy or connectivity. This … Continue reading 10 Signs You’re A Low Liturgy Snob
This post was first published on June 23, 2017 for my former blog, The Liturgical Theologian, on Patheos. Here is a bit of levity for you on Friday. Snobbery can affect any category of people: food snobs, wine snobs, sports snobs, shoe snobs, book snobs, etc. etc. ad infinitum. One group of people not often … Continue reading 10 Signs You’re A Liturgical Snob
This post was first published on April 20, 2017 for my former blog, The Liturgical Theologian, on Patheos. I have been engaged in a new liturgy recently. This liturgy has changed me profoundly. I arrive a few minutes early to each gathering and sit in a room amongst like-minded people. We definitely do not look the … Continue reading On Being An Alcoholic
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