The Church
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ADVENT 2014 (17 DEC 2014)
“ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious… Continue reading
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New Sermon Site!! (12 SEPT)
Greetings All, I have started an Spreaker page with my sermons posted. This is in an effort to be able to do my part, as a clergyman, to spread the Gospel to all nations! The URL is below. I am also in the process of having this Spreaker page in the ITunes podcast store!… Continue reading
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Maundy Thursday 2014
“ALMIGHTY Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, did institute the Sacrament of his Body and Blood; Mercifully grant that we may thankfully receive the same in remembrance of him, who in these holy mysteries giveth us a pledge of life eternal; the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who now… Continue reading
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Holy Week 2014
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also… Continue reading
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The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ – A (6 JAN)
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one… Continue reading
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St. Thomas Becket; Archbishop and Martyr (29 DEC)
O God, our strength and our salvation, you called your servant Thomas Becket to be a shepherd of your people and a defender of your Church: Keep your household from all evil and raise up among us faithful pastors and leaders who are wise in the ways of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ the shepherd… Continue reading
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All Saints Day & All Souls Day (1-3 NOV)
Last weekend was jammed packed with celebration and remembrance. Friday, 1 November 2013 was All Saints Day. Sunday, 3 November 2013 was All Souls Day. All too often I hear many of my Evangelical Protestant buddies and clergy colleagues say that they don’t pray for people who died because “They’re dead, so why pray for… Continue reading
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St. Francis of Assisi; Friar (04 OCT)
Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one… Continue reading
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Busy, but Convicted! (20 JUNE)
Sorry for the delay in posting. Things have been quite busy. Military duty and my ministerial responsibilities have increased. As time goes on, I realize that I am indeed called to this work. Regardless of how tired, frustrated, and beat down I am, I can think of nothing else I have genuine joy in doing!… Continue reading
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Fr. William Law (10 APR)
“O God, by whose grace thy servant William Law, enkindled with the fire of thy love, became a burning and shining light in thy Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and may ever walk before thee as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee, in the unity… Continue reading
Rev'd James M. Hairston 