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All Saints Homilies and Teachings
Homilies and Christian Education audio from All Saints Anglican Church in San Antonio, TX, a parish in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations, a diocese of the Anglican Church in North America
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 12: The 3rd Council of Constantinople, 681 AD
We discuss the sixth ecumenical council, yet another attempt to reconcile the increasingly fractured early church. The controversy at hand is whether Christ…
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 11: The 2nd Council of Constantinople, 553 AD
We discuss the fifth ecumenical council, which attempted to reconcile the churches of Syria and Egypt with the rest of the Church. The question at hand: how…
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Fundamentals and Foundations: A Homily on the Apostles' Creed
Part 1 of our 2025 Trinitytide Sermon Series
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 10: The Council of Chalcedon, 451AD
We discuss Monophysitism, the ongoing struggles between Antioch and Alexandria, the final “creed” of the Patristic era, and the ongoing schisms in the East.
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 9: The Council of Ephesus, 431AD
In today's class we discuss the heresy of Nestorianism, its connection to Pelagianism, the Marian title "Theotokos," and how the theological distinction…
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Solving the Problem of the One and the Many: A Homily for Trinity Sunday
For further reading, see chapters 3 and 4 of TheCruelty of Heresy by C. FitzSimons Allison.
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 8: Pelgaianism
As a preface to the 3rd Council, we discuss the British monk Pelagius, and why his teaching was condemned by St. Augustine.
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The Grace and Gift of the Spirit: A Homily for Whitsunday
Texts: Acts 2:1ff, John 14:15ff, 1 Corinthians 12:4ff,Luke 11:9ff
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 7: The First Council of Constantinople (Part 2)
We conclude our discussion of the First Council of Constantinople, 381AD, the second ecumenical council. We continue to discuss the theological controversies…
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The Victorious Conqueror: A Homily for the Sunday After the Ascension
See the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph 1. See the Conqu’ror mounts in triumph; see the King in royal state, Riding on the clouds, his chariot, to his heav’nly…
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 6: The 1st Council of Constantinople (Part 1)
We begin a discussion of Constatninople 1, the 2nd Ecumenical Council (381AD). We cover the historical background and some of the theological implications of…
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Learning to Pray: A Homily for Rogation Sunday
Texts: John 14 & James 1
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 5: A Follow-Up on Christology
Mr. AJ Ellis concludes his discussion on Christology. We look at Nestorianism, Docetism, and Ebionism. The Anglican Compass series, "We Believe: Reflections on…
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 4: An Issue of Christology
This week we have a guest presenter, Mr. A.J. Ellis, who is discerning a call to the Vocational Diaconate. In this episode, A.J. leads us in a discussion on…
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Bishop and Sheperd of our Souls: A Homily for the 2nd Sunday After Easter
Texts: 1 Peter 2:19-25, 5:1-8
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The Ecumenical Councils Part 3: Nicaea 1, 325AD
We discuss the background, people, and events related to the First Council of Nicaea (325 AD), including the Arian controversy, the school of Antioch vs the…
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The Ecumenical Councils, Part 2: Introducing the Councils
We give a brief overview of the Seven Ecumenical Councils and discuss our general relationship to them as Anglicans.
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Glory through Humility: A Homily for Palm Sunday
Main Text: Philippians 2:5-11
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The Ecumenical Councils, Part 1: “The Cruelty of Heresy”
We begin our study of the Ecumenical Councils by discussion the major kinds of Christological and Trinitarian heresies, and what problem in the human heart…
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The Didache Chapters 14-16: Conclusion
We conclude our study of the Didache with a discussion of Sunday worship, the local pastor/bishop, and the 2nd Coming of Christ. The text of the Didache can be…
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The Didache Chapters 11-13: Prophets, Teachers, and Apostles
This week we get into some of the Early Church’s ecclesiology. Most importantly, we discuss how to tell true teachers, preachers, and missionaries from false…
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The Didache Chapters 9 & 10: The Eucharist
The full text of the Didache can be found here.
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New and Contrite Hearts: A Homily for Ash Wednesday
Texts: Joel 2:12ff, Matthew 6:16ff
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The Didache: An Aside About Fasting, Prayer, and Almsgiving
As we begin Lent, we have an addendum to Chapter 8, discussing some advice and customs as to what fasting, prayer, and giving may look like in a modern…
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The Pilgrim's Love and Sacrifice: A Homily for Quinquagesima
Text: Luke 18:31-43, 1 Corinthians 13
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The Didache: Chapters 6 & 7
In today's calss we discuss baptism, fasting, and early Jewish/Christian relations. The text of the Didache can be found here The interview between Joe…
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Cultivating the Seed, Plowing the Soil: A Homily for Sexagesima
Texts: Luke 8:4-15, Hebrews 6:4-9, Jeremiah 4:3
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The Didache Chapters 4-6
We continue our discussion of the Didache, the earliest extrabiblical Christian work. The text of the Didache can be found…
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Preparing for the Pilgrimage: A Homily for Septuagesima
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-end
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The Didache: Chapters 2 & 3
We continue our readthrough and discussion of the Didache looking at the love of neighbor and a litany of forbidden sins.
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The Lord will Come Suddenly to His Temple: A Homily for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ
Texts: Luke 2:22ff, Malachi 3:1ff
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Scripture and Tradition in the Anglican Way (Part 2)
We continue our discussion of the relationship between Scripture and Tradition in the Anglican Way with a brief reading from the Book of Homilies, and a…
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He was Baptized for You: A Homily for the 2nd Sunday After the Epiphany 2025
Text: Mark 3:1-11 & Parallel Passages
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Scripture and Tradition (Part 1)
As a Preface to our class on the Didache, we discuss the relationship between Scripture and Tradition. This week we look at three famous quotes on the topic…
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Magi and Doctors: A Homily for the 1st Sunday after the Epiphany
Texts: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:41-52
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Egypt and Nazareth: A Homily for the 2nd Sunday After Christmas
Text: Matthew 2:13-23 - The Holy Family's Flight to and Return from Egypt
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S.O.P. Joseph: A Homily for the 1st Sunday of Christmas
A guest homily by the Rev. Zachary Nash
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When the Bass Drops: A Homily for Christmas Eve
Texts: John 1:1ff, Hebrews 1:1ff, Luke 2:1ff, "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
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Rejoicing in His Coming: A Homily for the 4th Sunday in Advent
Texts: Philippians 4:4ff & John 1:19ff
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Ministers and Stewards: A Homily for the 3rd Sunday in Advent
We continue our Advent reflections by discussing the ordained ministry
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The Trustworthy Word of Hope: A Homily for the 2nd Sunday in Advent
The Collect: Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scripture to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and…
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A Harvest of God’s Goodness: A Homily for Thanksgiving Eve
Texts: James 1:16ff, Matthew 6:25ff, Isaiah 12
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Fed by the Righteous Branch: A Homily for the Sunday Next Before Advent
Text: Jeremiah 23:5-8 & John 6:5-14.
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Three Truths About Giving: A Homily for Stewardship Sunday
Texts: The Offertory Sentences from the Book of Common Prayer, American 1928 edition.
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The Epistle of the Gospel Week 17: Paul's Ministry Partners and Conclusion
We conclude our Romans Study with Chapter 16, including a discussion on the controversies surrounding Phoebe and Junia with respect to Holy Orders • Personal…