Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

• Exodus 17:1-7
• Psalm 95
• Romans 5:1-11
• John 4:5-42
  
  

Preached on Sun, March 8, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

• Genesis 12:1-4a
• Psalm 121
• Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
• John 3:1-17

Preached on Sun, March 1, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

• Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
• Psalm 32
• Romans 5:12-19
• Matthew 4:1-11

Preached on Sun, Feb 22, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

• Exodus 24:12-18
• Psalm 2
• 2 Peter 1:16-21
• Matthew 17:1-9

Preached on Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

• Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12]
• Psalm 112:1-9, (10) 
• 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16]
• Matthew 5:13-20

Preached on Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

• Micah 6:1-8
• Psalm 15
• 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
• Matthew 5:1-12

Preached on Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

• Isaiah 49:1-7
• Psalm 40:1-12
• 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
• John 1:29-42

Preached on Sun, Jan 18, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

• Isaiah 42:1-9
• Psalm 29
• Acts 10:34-43
• Matthew 3:13-17

Preached on Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The lessons for this Sunday were those appointed for Lessons & Carols. 

Preached on Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 

• Isaiah 61:10-62:3
• Psalm 147:13-21
• Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
• John 1:1-18

Preached on Sun, Dec 28, 2025 at St. George's Episcopal Church Austin, TX.