Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

From a Sight-Oriented Faith to a Word-Oriented Faith

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 21 Hosea 13:14  +  Ephesians 6:10-17  +  John 4:46-54 We have in our Gospel a very clear, very straightforward description of faith, and of the need for faith to grow and … Continue reading

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Propers for Trinity 21

INTROIT              Apocryphal Esther 13:9a, 10, 11a; Psalm 119:1 (Antiphon) The whole world is in Your power; O Lord, King Almighty, * No one can gainsay You. For You have made heaven and earth, and all the wondrous things under the heaven. … Continue reading

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The article of election drives us back to the Word of invitation

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 20 Isaiah 65:1-2  +  Ephesians 5:15-21  +  Matthew 22:1-14 Many are called, but few are chosen.  So Jesus closes the parable of the wedding banquet. The word “chosen” is the same … Continue reading

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Propers for Trinity 20

INTROIT              Prayer of Azariah 1:4a, 7b, 20b, 19b; Psalm 48:1 (Antiphon) THE LORD, our God, is righteous in all His works toward us, * For we have not obeyed His commandments. Glorify Your Name, O Lord: * And deal with us … Continue reading

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Those who are with us

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for St. Michael and All Angels Genesis 28:10-22  +  Revelation 12:7-12  +  Matthew 18:1-11 There’s an interesting story in 2 Kings 6, a story of a remarkable act of divine deliverance.  The king … Continue reading

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