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— Patriarch Herman Adrian Spruit

January 2024

Here I Am….

2024-01-15T01:00:53+00:00January 15, 2024|

In 1 Samuel 3:3-b-10, 19, we learn of Samuel’s call from God and Samuel’s willingness to listen. In Psalm 8-9, we read of the psalmist’s commitment to God: Here I am Lord; I come to do your will.” Are we willing to listen? Do we hear [...]

All are to be welcomed!

2024-01-08T01:16:53+00:00January 8, 2024|

As the CCOA Presiding Bishop mentioned in the opening of this morning’s homily, given at St. Johns CCOA in Las Cruces, the first verses of Matthew 2:1-12 remind us that Jesus came to model inclusion. After all the magi, three kings, astrologers who followed the star [...]

December 2023

Resolutions, Goals, Intentions for 2024

2023-12-31T20:36:04+00:00December 31, 2023|

New Year’s Resolutions, Goals, Intentions, whatever we may call them, the writer of Colossians 3:12-17 gives us some suggestions. In this passage we are reminded that we should be compassionate, humble. gentle, patient, peaceful, thankful, and forgiving. These might well become our intentions for 2024. Will [...]

Christmas Message 2023

2023-12-26T02:35:38+00:00December 26, 2023|

Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch   Dear Church of Antioch clergy and friends, Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, revered among Christians as the Prince of Peace. For over two thousand years, followers of Christ have extolled his teachings as an antidote to [...]

Advent – 4

2023-12-24T14:34:57+00:00December 24, 2023|

Within the gospel reading for this morning, Luke 1:26-38, there are three little but so significant words said to Mary: “Be not afraid.” In other readings, we hear these words again. In a dream, an angel says them to Joseph and if we read or listen [...]

Advent – 3

2023-12-17T19:53:55+00:00December 17, 2023|

The 3rd Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday. It is a time when we light the pink candle, should we have an Advent wreath, signifying a time of joy. This is a perfect Sunday to read and recite the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)!

Advent – 2

2023-12-10T19:52:51+00:00December 10, 2023|

We have arrived at the 2nd Sunday of Advent. The question posed last week asked what we need to do to make this new church year a truly spiritual experience. Advent is a time to reflect not only on our own spiritual needs, but those of [...]

Advent -1

2023-12-08T00:39:54+00:00December 8, 2023|

Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent, a season that can be difficult for us. We are surrounded by bright lights, Christmas trees, decorations, Santas, and a loud hustle and bustle. And yet, Advent is the season of quiet, reflection and even darkness. Advent is [...]

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