A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

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Nourishment – The Seventh Sunday After Trinity

This entry is part 41 of 58 in the series A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

Break Thou the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word! Preparation is key before any trek into the wilderness. There are essentials one must consider prior to stepping out into the great outdoors. Packing requires prep work,…

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Profitable for Us

This entry is part 42 of 58 in the series A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

The Eighth Sunday after Trinity O Thou who camest from above, the pure celestial fire to impart kindle a flame of sacred love upon the mean altar of my heart. Providence is knowing that God knows where you are, even when you do not. Providence is a blanket in the night under a cold, starry…

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To Love That Word: St. Bartholomew’s Day

This entry is part 44 of 58 in the series A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

Let us now our voic­es raise,Wake the day with glad­ness;God Him­self to joy and praiseTurns our hu­man sad­ness;Joy that mar­tyrs won their crown,Opened heav’ns bright por­tal,When they laid the mor­tal downFor the life im­mor­tal. Let us praise God for mortal men who boldly burned out bright in faith. This day we commemorate St. Bartholomew, to…

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Partakers of thy Heavenly Treasure – The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

This entry is part 45 of 58 in the series A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

Thro’ the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the promised land; Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding light: Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. The glory of God is shown in how the Holy Creator…

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More Ready to Hear Than We Are to Pray – The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

This entry is part 46 of 58 in the series A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise. The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace! The Christian walk can be a confusing one. You travel the path less traveled, the one blazed by the Lord Christ, and despite progressing towards the Lord, one can find themselves encountering…

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Laudable Service

This entry is part 47 of 58 in the series A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity ~ Almighty Father, who dost give The gift of life to all who live, Look down on all earth’s sin and strife, And lift us to a nobler life. What praiseworthy, or “laudable service,” may we render to the Almighty Creator of the cosmos and earth? We are mere creatures…

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The Taxman

This entry is part 48 of 58 in the series A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

Feast of St. Matthew St. Matthew’s calling is a beautiful display of God’s love for each human being, right where He finds us. St. Matthew is introduced to us as a passing thought at first glance. We learn that Jesus is passing from his healing a man (inflaming the scribes by forgiving his sins) when…

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Seek Ye First

This entry is part 49 of 58 in the series A Walk in the Ancient Western Lectionary

The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity Seek Ye first the kingdom of God And His righteousness And all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, Alleluia. We are distracted beings. Along the Way of salvation are detours deviously trapping us like the tourist pausing to gander at the roadside attraction. At best, we lost a…

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