Author Archives: Christopher Esget

Who doubts?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Christopher Esget

Because some of you will be tempted to harangue poor John the Baptist from the pulpit this coming Sunday (Advent 3)—you know, the one of whom our Lord said, “Among those born of women there has not risen one greater”—take … Continue reading →

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Populus Zion (Advent II)

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Christopher Esget

Luke 21:25-36 Miss Gaffer, our wonderful new JK teacher in our school, has a saying: “You get what you get, so don’t throw a fit.” I think it has something to do with crayons and not complaining about what colors … Continue reading →

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Ad te levavi (Advent 1)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Christopher Esget

When sin entered the world, so did death. And every child born of woman breaths the poisoned air of our world. And when those children grow older, all, without exception, act according to a selfish heart, an envious heart, a … Continue reading →

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Trinity 2 sermon 2011

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Christopher Esget

Luke 14:15-24 – The Parable of the Great Supper Immanuel, Alexandria   My beloved brothers and sisters, last Sunday we heard about a Rich Man who hosted great banquets every day, gorging himself and drinking with his friends—but the beggar … Continue reading →

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Misericordias Domini sermon 2011

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Christopher Esget

A man named Jake Dacey was at Ground Zero in Manhattan last Monday, and was quoted in a USA Today story on the death of Osama bin Laden: “I understand a lot of people feel a lot of joy that … Continue reading →

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