Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The Good Samaritan teaches justification by faith

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 13 Leviticus 18:1-5  +  Galatians 3:15-22  +  Luke 10:23-37 The parable before us today, the Good Samaritan, is one of the most misunderstood parables in all of Scripture.  Most people, when … Continue reading

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Jesus Heals the Deaf through the Visible Word

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 12 Isaiah 29:18-19  +  2 Corinthians 3:4-11  +  Mark 7:31-37 Our Gospel today teaches a very simple lesson of faith and love.  There’s nothing difficult about it.  It’s easy to understand. … Continue reading

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Propers for Trinity 13

INTROIT              Ps. 74:20a,21a,22a,23a; Ps. 74:1 (Antiphon) Have respect to the covenant, O Lord; Oh, do not let the oppressed return ashamed! Arise, O God, plead Your own cause; Do not forget the voice of Your enemies; O God, why have You … Continue reading

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Propers for Trinity 12

INTROIT              Ps. 70:1-2a; Ps. 70:2b (Antiphon) Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O LORD! Let them be ashamed and confounded Who seek my life; Let them be turned back and confused Who desire my hurt. … Continue reading

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The Pharisee and the tax collector, David, Paul, and who is righteous before God

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 11 2 Samuel 22:21-29  +  1 Corinthians 15:1-10  +  Luke 18:9-14 Our Scripture readings today all present the same fundamental truth of our religion.  You know it, and yet you can … Continue reading

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