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The reason Jesus asked Peter the same question three times in John 21:15-19 may seem obvious. Peter denied Jesus three times just before the crucifixion and now must face those denials. Jesus gently gives him a way to do this so he could move forward. Not [...]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace, joy, and Apostolic Blessing Good Friday has come and gone in the liturgical cycle of the Church, yet in our secular experience, it seems as though we are still in the midst of it. The COVID 19 pandemic continues, [...]
Depending upon your worship community, the service on Sunday morning may have started with a procession with palms and a story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Once inside the church, the service could have continued with a lengthy reading of the gospel story of the events [...]
“Those who shared in the process of putting together our Church wanted a motto for us. Following my convictions and the desires of the people, I selected this: Let there be Harmony through Understanding. …. [including the meanings] …. unity, togetherness, and fellowship.” Founder ABp. Herman [...]
In Luke 9:28b-36, we read about the Transfiguration of Jesus. Peter, John and James went to the mountain with him and while there they saw Jesus’ face change and saw his clothing become dazzling. We’re told that they told no one what they had seen. [...]
Bishop Michael will be leading us in Lectio Divina at 7 pm (Arizona time) each Wednesday evening during Lent. If you are interested in participating in this zoom event, please contact Presiding Bishop Mark at: antioch1!swcp.com.
In Luke 4:1-13, the Gospel reading for last Sunday, we read and heard about the temptations Jesus faced while he was in the wilderness. He was able to respond to each with a rebuttal from Scripture. As well as knowing Scripture, he knew his purpose. [...]
In 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, we are reminded of the many gifts people receive. We are also reminded that each gift is important, none more important than the others. We are all needed. Whether one is a greeter, a floor sweeper, preacher, or if one handles [...]
"Accept that thrust of [God's] love and you too will find the holy. Listen to yourself deep down within and you'll discover the Heart of all True Religion." CCOA founder, Patriarch Herman Adrian Spruit
In Hebrews 10:5, we read that God wasn’t interested in sin offerings, those offerings had been given, according to the law of Moses. What then, were the people to do to be accepted by God? Psalm 80:4 tells us: they/we are to turn to God. [...]