O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Gospel for this day: Matthew 25:1-13

Preached on Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at St. George's Austin.

This day's lections (see here):

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

• Rev 7:9–17
• Ps 34:1-10, 22
• 1 John 3:1-3
• Mt 5:1-12

Preached on Sun, Nov 5, 2023 at St. George's Austin.

Warning! This episode is different! It is not a sermon!

Please enjoy this discussion between Tommy Moreland & Matt Boulter, as we brainstorm & heartstorm the second and final third of our ongoing Confirmation Preparation Class ("Being Human, Being Christian"). 

In this episode, our third of three, we discuss the Anglican & Episcopal approach to service, justice, & gifts. 

This day's lections (see here):

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

•  Lev 19:1-2, 15-18
•  Ps 1
•  1 Thess 2:1-8
•  Mt 22:34-46

Preached on Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at St. George's Austin.

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This day's lections (see here):

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

•  Isaiah 45:1-7
•  Psalm 96:1-9
•  1 Thess 1:1-10
•  Matthew 22:15-22

Preached on Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at St. George's Austin.

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This day's lections (see here):

Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

•  Isaiah 25:1-9
•  Psalm 23
•  Philippians 4:1-9
•  Matthew 22:1-14

Preached on Sun, Oct 15, 2023 at St. George's Austin.

This day's lections (see here):

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

• Isa 5:1-7
• Ps 80:7-14
• Phil 3:4b–14
• Mt 21:33-46

Preached on Sun, Oct 8, 2023 at St. George's Austin.

Warning! This episode is different! It is not a sermon!

Please enjoy this discussion between Tommy Moreland & Matt Boulter, as we brainstorm & heartstorm the first third of our upcoming Confirmation Preparation Class ("Being Human, Being Christian"). 

In this episode, our second of three, we discuss the Anglican & Episcopal approach to history, liturgy, & spirituality. 

This day's lections (see here):

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

• Ezek 18:1-4, 25-32
• Ps 25:1-8
• Phil 2:1-13
• Mt 21:23-32

Preached on Sun, Oct 1, 2023 at St. George's Austin.

This day's lections (see here):
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

• Jonah 3:10-4:11
• Ps 145:1-8
• Phil 1:21-30
• Mt 20:1-16

Preached on Sun, Sept 24, 2023 at St. George's Austin.