Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and…
Continue ReadingPour out on us, O Lord, that same Spirit by which your deacon Ephrem rejoiced to proclaim in sacred song the mysteries of faith; and so gladden our hearts that we, like him, may be devoted to you alone; through…
Continue ReadingFr. Funston’s sermon for Sunday, June 9, 2013, is now available at his blog: I am often called upon to engage in conversation with atheists who want to tell me why they don’t believe in God. I don’t go looking…
Continue ReadingO God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, by your Spirit you opened the Scriptures to your servant Roland Allen, so that he might lead many to know, live and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ: Give us grace to follow his example, that the variety…
Continue ReadingO God, who sent your Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: we bless you for the missionaries from the Episcopal Church and those who first responded to their message, joining…
Continue ReadingLoving God, we bless your Name for the witness of Ini Kopuria, police officer and founder of the Melanesian Brotherhood, whose members saved many American pilots in a time of war, and who continue to minister courageously to the islanders…
Continue ReadingFr. Funston’s sermon for Sunday, June 2, 2013, the Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 4C), his 10th anniversary as Rector of this parish, is now available online: More important than the building and the grounds are the ministries through which…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, you called your faithful servant Boniface to be a witness and martyr in Germany, and by his labor and suffering you raised up a people for your own possession: Pour out your Holy Spirit upon your Church in…
Continue ReadingLord of all truth and peace, you raised up your bishop John to be servant of the servants of God and gave him wisdom to call for the work of renewing your Church: Grant that, following his example, we may…
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