December 1, 2022

“If anyone sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for oursins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2:1-2)

The quiddity of the gospel (i.e. – it’s essence) is the forgiveness of sin. The prayer prayed at communion is worth savoring.

“All glory be to thee, Almighty God, our heavenly Father, for that thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full,
perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world….”

Remember the REM classic? “Stand in the place where you live.” No reason to ever stray from the gospel’s quiddity. It’s where you live.

“Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.” (Third Sunday of Advent – BCP)