Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

A God who loves the widow and raises the dead

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 16 Deuteronomy 32:39-40  +  Ephesians 3:13-21  +  Luke 7:11-17 The love of Jesus goes out in our Gospel today to the widow and the fatherless.  So if there are widows among … Continue reading →

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Propers for Trinity 16

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

INTROIT              Ps. 86:3,5; Ps. 86:1 (Antiphon) Be merciful to me, O Lord, For I cry to You all day long. For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. Bow … Continue reading →

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Your Father is a better God than money—or anything else

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 15 Deuteronomy 6:4-7  +  Galatians 5:25-6:10  +  Matthew 6:24-34 The message of Jesus today is very simple.  You can only have one God whom you fear, love and trust in above … Continue reading →

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Propers for Trinity 15

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

INTROIT              Ps. 86:1a,2b,3; Ps. 86:4 (Antiphon) Bow down Your ear, O LORD, hear me; You are my God; Save Your servant who trusts in You! Be merciful to me, O Lord, For I cry to You all day long. Rejoice the … Continue reading →

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Need, love, faith, mercy, locating God, thanks, salvation: The Ten Lepers and the Divine Service

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 14 Jeremiah 17:13-14  +  Galatians 5:16-24  +  Luke 17:11-19 The Holy Spirit packs just about every aspect of the Christian life into today’s account of the healing of the Ten Lepers.  … Continue reading →

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