Category Archives: Old Testament

On Reverence for the Divine Name

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Noah

Over the past few months, I have noticed a growing sensitivity on my part to the frequency with which people – including otherwise devout Christians – will take the Lord’s Name in vain. I think it started when I caught … Continue reading →

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Christ the King, 2009.

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Noah

So here’s the text of a sermon I preached before I was Catholic, as an Anglican seminarian for the feast of Christ the King in the year 2009. Sunday 11-22-09 Feast of Christ the King Lectionary Readings: Daniel 7: 9-14; … Continue reading →

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An Easter Hymn

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Noah

I wanted to write a hymn for Easter using Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones as a theme around Easter time, but inspirtation didn’t strike until yesterday. I could not decide between two tunes to use, so I … Continue reading →

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A Hymn of Biblical Proportions

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Noah

So being at the Easter Vigil inspired me to write this hymn as we were going through the Old Testament readings showing the saving acts of God and typology that pointed to Christ. It ended up being 23 verses long. … Continue reading →

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Reflection On Isaiah 6

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Noah

Here is the reflection I wrote for Night Prayer last night (Scripture text included first): Isaiah 6: 1-7 (RSV) In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and His … Continue reading →

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The Garden of Eden, Jerusalem and the Tree of Life

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Noah

Earlier this week, for whatever reason, something I remember reading or hearing somewhere at some point came to mind and became fodder for reflection on my part. Years ago, I remember coming across a Jewish tradition that Jerusalem was built … Continue reading →

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