Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

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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Propers for St. Michael and All Angels

INTROIT              Psalm 103:20-21; Ps. 103:1 (Antiphon) BLESS THE Lord, you His angels who excel in strength, – * Who do His word, heeding the voice of His word. Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, – * You ministers of His, … Continue reading →

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Faith, Love, and the Sabbath Day

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 17 1 Samuel 2:1-10  +  Ephesians 4:1-6  +  Luke 14:1-11 The Third Commandment says: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy.  The Third Commandment, of the Ten Commandments, is unique.  … Continue reading →

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