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2026-08-03T12:26:26-07:00

Sermon IX Trinity Canon Steven Dart August 2, 2026

“And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.” (Luke 15:31)

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity

The Collect

GRANT to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle 1 Cor. 10:1

BRETHREN I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; and did all eat the same spiritual meat; and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is writ ten, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Where fore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

The Gospel St. Luke 15:11

JESUS said, A certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger ! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: and bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: but as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

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2023-09-10T12:17:10-07:00

Sermon XIV Trinity Canon Steven Dart September 10, 2023

“And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where the the nine?” (Luke 17:17)

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2023-09-03T12:57:59-07:00

Sermon XIII Trinity Canon Steven Dart September 3, 2023

“And Jesus said to His disciples, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see. For I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see and have not seen them. And to hear those things which ye hear and have not heard them.” ” (Luke 10:23-24)

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2023-08-29T15:33:31-07:00

Sermon XII Trinity Canon Steven Dart August 27, 2023

“And all the people, when they saw that miracle said, “Behold, He hath done all things well. He maketh the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak.”” (Mark 7:37)

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2023-08-20T12:53:41-07:00

Meditation XI Trinity Deacon Andrew Harrah August 20, 2023

“I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand” (1 Cor. 15:1)

gospel context rhetorical good news roman imperial system Pax Romano New Testament political military overtones Christ King won victory over mankind foundation of the church saved death cross resurrection teaching Paul Romans 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by the resurrection from the dead Holy Spirit grave without sin jurisdiction devil the wages of sin is death payment evil one consequence life itself embrace death turned away born in heaven voluntarily free choice obedience of the Father He too our sin upon Himself And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light very God of very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made Adam wage payer conspicuous facts penalty lives previous promise I AM the resurrection and the life he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live immortal glorified fantasy we have not followed cunningly devised fables eyewitnesses Cephas Peter the twelve 12 500 brethren at once James apostles creed 1st corinthians 55 AD written early Christians suffer and die hostile witness skeptic Paul Saul transformed persecutor enemy of the church vocal advocate Jesus brothers unbelievers James Bishop church in Jerusalem martyrs believed because he saw the risen Lord sure ground reigns victorious free gift believe abundance of grace allied King Jesus death is no longer terrifying Pax Dei Peace of God stability guilt canceled broken

2023-08-13T12:33:37-07:00

Sermon X Trinity Canon Steven Dart August 13, 2023

“At that time, when Jesus was come, He looked over the city of Jerusalem, and wept over it.” (Luke 19:41)

Hosannah donkey King of peace city of peace Jerusalem triumphal entry weeps over General Titus AD 70 lay waste burn city tear down all the buildings great temple of Herod laid waste reminder the hour of His coming cleanse the temple House of prayer den of iniquity den of thieves profit exploitation money changing themes advent in August be ready for the Lords coming overseer of our souls Bishop accountable to Him we know not the time personal repentance turned away from world idols ourselves our souls our bodies to be a reasonable holy and living sacrifice unto thee worship dedicate purified sanctified invite Christ to visit us now Holy Communion intinction Body and Blood open our hearts to Him call upon Him hymns St Benedict the saint is the one who remembers God prayer crucial discipline mealtime provision mercy help protection live with Him now terror for those who have rejected Him despite His overtures earthly treasures gone last days look up for our salvation has drawn nigh usher kingdom of God St Therese of of Lisieux France 20th century patron saint carmelite house Ireland story monastic movement self sacrifice take upon themselves the wrath of God for a sinner victim of justice of God tate that wrath upon themselves St Therese declined rejected this instead be of victim of the love of Jesus oblation self offering overflowing sacraments scriptures prayers inwardly digest

2023-07-30T15:18:26-07:00

Sermon VIII Trinity Canon Steven Dart July 30, 2023

“but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Rom. 8:15)

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2023-07-02T11:55:16-07:00

Meditation IV Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura July 2, 2023

“For I reckon that teh sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with teh glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:18-19)

blessed st paul saint paul 8th chapter Romans spirit reveals Holy Spirit convert hearts and minds present sufferings invited transformative power two way road in Christ in the flesh there is there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death baptized indwelling Holy Ghost life free form all sin put to death the misdeeds of the body cessation of life cessation of sin in the flesh pursue good suffering agony pain suffering Christ part of this journey dividend successes atonement inherit st DIARY Of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska One day I saw two roads One was broad covered with sand and flowers full of joy music and all sorts of pleasures People walked along it dancing and enjoying themselves They reached the end without realizing it And at the end of the road there was a horrible precipice that is the abyss of hell The souls fell blindly into it as they walked so they fell And their number was so great that it was impossible to count them And I saw the other road or rather a path for it was narrow and strewn with thorns and rocks and the people who walked along it had tears in their eyes and all kinds of suffering befell them Some fell down upon the rocks but stood up immediately and went on At the end of the road there was a magnificent garden filled with all sorts of happiness and all these souls entered there At the very first instant they forgot all their sufferings glory to come present world St saint Augustine confessions You have made us for yourself O Lord and our heart is restless until it rests in you the whole creation groaning in pain inwardly redemption of our souls glory of God feeling emotion engraved desire to be wit God children dedication Gospel no deterrence Acts Peter John beautiful gate beggar When he saw Peter and John about to enter he asked them for money Peter said Silver or gold I do not have but what I do have I give you In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth walk The God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers has glorified his servant Jesus You handed him over to be killed and you disowned him before Pilate imprisoned beaten Jesus whom you crucified sanhedrin Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus preach we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard apostles martyred killed joy looking forward to faith journey weakness decay imperishable glorious life death resurrection hope assurance sufferings temporary agents of home eagerly

2023-06-25T12:39:04-07:00

Meditation III Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura June 25, 2023

“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.” (Luke 15:4-6)

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2023-06-12T10:19:39-07:00

Meditation I Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura June 11, 2023

“and they sent forth Barnabas that he should go as far as Antioch. When he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And much people was added unto the Lord.” (Acts 17:22-24)

Antioch st saint barnabas Corpus Christi octave June 8 institution of Holy Sacrament unites us one body of Christ Latin mystery humility reverence veneration deep gratitude gives life His Body Blood Bread live flesh life of the world drink His Blood eternal life Jesus said to them Very truly I tell you unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood you have no life in you Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and I will raise them up at the last day For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in them Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father so the one who feeds on me will live because of me This is the bread that came down from heaven Your ancestors ate manna and died but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever John 6:53-5 For in the night in which He was betrayed He took Bread and when He had given thanks He brake it and gave it to His disciples saying Take eat this is my Body which is given for you Do this in remembrance of me Likewise after supper He took the Cup and when He had given thanks He gave it to them saying Drink ye all of this for this is my Blood of the New Testament which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it in remembrance of me st saint paul 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 22:19-21 Holy Eucharist presence of Christ to be thankful mystery human comprehension faith joy thanksgiving commune with the Holy One Himself share in His divine life collectively corporate more like Him transformed empowered renewed approach receive Him with reverence gratitude strength nourishment in our lives active Christians radiate out reflections of the Body of Christ world needs it lessons joses joseph born Cypres book of Acts early believers selflessness son of encouragement son of consolation meaning of Barnabas earliest spread of the Gospel embraced him encouraged talent recognition ability in other people Antioch Joan of Arc John Mark leaves Paul agitated Barnabas causes reconciliation second chances see good growth early church unity Acts 15 facilitated dialogue between Jews and Gentiles reflect implications personal sanctity witnesses life legacy encourages reconcilers love positive lasting encounter I am the living bread which came down from heaven if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world John 6:51

2023-06-04T13:42:30-07:00

Sermon Trinity Sunday Canon Steven Dart June 4, 2023

“And they rest not day and night crying out, Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.”

Trinity Sunday one truth faith revealed feast day semester domini divine persons one God revelation humble know God reveal doctrine of Holy Trinity not by man ultimate reality Himself love showing Himself to us God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit Holy Ghost theophany baptism of repentence Jesus identifies with sinners take upon Himself our sin delivered from judgment Jordan River heavens open this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased descends in the form of a dove stained glass window I BELIEVE in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only begotten Son of God Begotten of his Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of very God Begotten, not made Being of one substance with the Father By whom all things were made And I believe in the Holy Ghost The Lord, and Giver of Life Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified Who spake by the Prophets everlasting God is the source of all that is Father of Lights no shadow of turning all blessing petitions pray liturgy foundation summit God became one of us Jesus Christ Lord swear allegiance so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow savior no difficulty worship believe adoration lead us into all truth temple of our bodies triune God Godhead we are glorified in Him Sons will fullness of our redemption to Himself caught up in the divine life of the Holy Trinity at throne in heaven Baptism indwelt Bishop Morse when man forgets God he turns this world in to hell correlary when man remembers God he brings heaven to earth Yosemite Falls epic waterfall flow snowmelt 2400 foot cliff face blast of wind mist hike people base different tongues language backgrounds looking up in awe cascade blows hair back beauty of Gods creation joy delight unity unified wonder foretaste of heaven all united at the throne of His glory splendor for ever

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