Trinity Episcopal Church in Dublin, TX on Christmas Eve 2010. St Matthew's Episcopal Church in Comanche TX on Christmas Eve 2010.

Latin translation of O Emmanuel O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver, the hope of the nations and their Savior: Come and save us, O Lord ...

Latin translation of O Rex Gentium O King of the nations, and their desire, the cornerstone making both one: Come and save the human race...

Latin translation of O Oriens Splendor O Morning Star, splendor of light eternal and sun of righteousness: Come and enlighten those who dw...

Latin translation of O Clavis David O Key of David and sceptre of the House of Israel; you open and no one can shut; you shut and no one c...

Latin translation of O Radix Jesse O Root of Jesse, standing as an ensign among the peoples; before you kings will shut their mouths, to y...

Latin translation of O Adonai O Lord and leader of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush and gave him...

Today the "Great O" antiphons on the Magnificat begin. I shall post them day-by-day from both the Latin translation and the mor...

The 1928 Prayer Book explicitly states in the offertory rubrics, "And the Priest shall then offer, and shall place upon the Holy Table,...

Usually a picture says a thousand words. This one says five: "Turn your head and cough." It will be interesting to see what happen...

This week, I finished constructing a new Advent wreath for Trinity Church in Dublin, one of the mission congregations I serve. I am grateful...

At the opening Mass for the 2010 Fort Worth diocesan convention, the gospel text was John 21:15-19. It is a powerful passage, but one whose...

Excerpts from ARCIC statement "The Gift of Authority" 41. In every age Christians have said "Amen" to Christ's prom...

Saint Michael, prince of the heavenly hosts, conqueror of the infernal dragon, you received from God the strength and power to destroy throu...

I was going to write up a summary, but then I realized that Fr. Heidt already did, so I recommend his reports. Here is the one on Bishop Dun...

I love Mark Steyn's quick wit, as well as his insight which sometimes make things clear. I have been thinking about a point he made the...

The Crucifixion at Assisi by Giotto. From the Preface of the Cross: ". . . on the wood of the Cross, thou gavest salvation unto mankind...

The Nativity of the Virgin Mary by Giotto. Collect for the Nativity of Mary We beseech thee, O Lord, pour into our hearts the abundance of t...

As I begin to work on this newsletter, I’m told that it is the hottest day of the year in this part of Texas (106°). It certainly seems like...