On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we consider the Nicene Creed which was composed primarily to defend the dogma of the Trinity. This is especially appropriate this year, the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
After discussing some of the history of the Council of Nicaea and of the development of the Nicene Creed, we look to some of the dogmas presented in the Creed.
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On the feast of Pentecost, we receive the Holy Spirit anew into our hearts. We consider the Old Testament roots of the feast of Pentecost both as an agricultural feast and (in later Judaism) as a feast of the Ten Commandments.
The tradition of the Church connects Pentecost with these ancient roots through the Ember Days and the historic Gospel (read in year C) focused on the commandments of Christ.
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Christ brings peace to the world - a world which offers only false peace. The false peace of the world is the concord of wicked men or the use of force to destroy all opposition. The peace of Christ is built upon the interior peace which is established in the heart of believers and then extends into the whole world.
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Sacred art can be a great means of entering more deeply into mental prayer. In this sermon, we develop a theology of beauty and consider how praying with sacred music and sacred paintings and statues assists us in meditation. We also consider the example of Blessed Fra Angelico, and a set of new reproductions recently purchased for the parish!
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The sheep hear the voice of the shepherd when he calls them by name. We recognize the voice of Christ through attentive devotion to the Scriptures, reverent obedience to the teachings of the Church, keeping his commandments, and daily prayer.
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