Month: June 2025

  • The Kyrie and The Trisagion: Ancient Cries for Mercy

    The Kyrie and The Trisagion: Ancient Cries for Mercy

    When Jesus summarized the law, He told us that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind—and to love your neighbor as yourself. This calling is beautiful, but let’s be honest—it’s overwhelming. Who among us can love so completely? The moment we hear this high standard,…

  • Thursday Bible Study: The Lord and His Prayer

    Thursday Bible Study: The Lord and His Prayer

    During the Eucharist every Sunday we proclaim “we are bold to pray” the Lord’s Prayer. We often say the words of this prayer without thinking about what we are saying. Frederick Buechner, an American theologian, says it takes guts to pray this prayer. We are not to pray the Lord’s Prayer lightly.  The Lord’s Prayer…

  • Extending the Table with PLEMS

    Extending the Table with PLEMS

    The Ministry of the PLEM at Christ Church At Christ Church, we are committed to ensuring that every member of our community stays connected to the life-giving grace of Jesus Christ, especially through the Holy Eucharist. One of the ways we live out this commitment is through the ministry of the Pastoral Lay Eucharistic Minister,…