By Porter C. TaylorWritten for Church of the Apostles, KC. Collect: Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ … Continue reading The Feast of St. Luke
The Feast of the Transfiguration is a high and holy day (pardon the liturgical pun) because we are invited to ascend the mountain with Jesus and the disciples and there “behold the King in His beauty.” Continue reading The Glory and the Majesty
A Sonnet for Pentecost Let your Spirit fall on your people once again, Enable and exalt the praise of our corporate, “Amen.” Fill our hearts and minds with your unending power, That with adoration and thanksgiving you we shower. Fulfilling the promises of prophetic days gone by, Sent from the Godhead seated in the throne … Continue reading Pentecost Miscellany
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
