Craft of Preaching

Epistles: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 (Pentecost 18: Series C)

10/02/22

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By John Bombaro

Paul is talking about military-level allegiance here, the strongest kind of allegiance sworn to a king.
Forging a Sacramental Culture

10/01/22

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By John Bombaro

By making a big deal of every baptism, of every confirmation, of every rite of matrimony, the Church takes a stand against the intrusion of consumerism, secularism, identity politics, subversive subcultures, gender dysphoria, and the like.
Epistle: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (Pentecost 17: Series C)

09/25/22

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By John Bombaro

This ministry of the Gospel, this standing in the stead and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, is demanding business and is entirely unsuitable for the weak-willed or those who compromise with the zeitgeist of the day.
When All Else Fails, Preach A Hymn (But Not Any Hymn)

09/18/22

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By John Bombaro

Hymns were a means by which people were brought into direct contact with the Gospel that brought justifying faith. Set to music, they could readily memorize it, take it home with them, and rehearse its messages around the hearth and at work.
Epistle: I Timothy 2:1-15 (Pentecost 15: Series C)

09/11/22

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By John Bombaro

St. Paul extends to us the call to arms. In particular, there is one weapon which is effective against so elusive an enemy. The weapon is prayer.

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