Monthly Archives: March 2013

Just in case you wanted to spend a few more minutes meditating on the death of our Lord: Thus says the Lord: What have I done to you, O My people, and wherein have I offended you? Answer Me. For … Continue reading →

When going to the cross, Jesus tells the women who were weeping for him: But turning to them Jesus said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For behold, the days … Continue reading →

There has been an online discussion recently about the crowds on Palm Sunday and Good Friday.  Fr. Eckardt has a very good post about the exegetical and theological reasons for the position that they were different groups. His comments are, … Continue reading →

Continuing on the theme of the Lenten Disciplines, here is the second sermon. When was the last time you heard a sermon on fasting? *** In the Old Testament Reading appointed for Ash Wednesday, it says, “Blow the trumpet in … Continue reading →

The three traditional Lenten Disciplines (Prayer, Fasting Almsgiving) were the focus of the first three midweek sermons this year. Sermon one was on prayer. Here it is: *** Why the forty days of Lent? Well, for one thing, if it … Continue reading →

How do pastors write so many sermons on such varied topics? The truth is that sermon writing is not so much about doctrinal study, or even a detailed study of scripture, as it is about the music you listen to … Continue reading →

I was looking at some nice liturgical e-bay listings, when I came upon this one: + A Traditional Latin Mass will be said for your intentions or loved one + In case the webpage expired, here are screenshots: John Tetzel … Continue reading →