Author Archives: Petersen

John 16 in the BOC

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Petersen

I should have put this up a couple of weeks ago, but Rogate hits John 16 again so here it is, explicit references to John 16: [XXVIII.] Concerning the Power of Bishops [The Confession of Faith: III, art. vii, par. … Continue reading →

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Jubilate: The Lord's Work Toward Men

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Petersen

“Come and see the awesome works of God,” invites the Psalmist. They are the cause of joyful shouts, singing, and praise. But what are they? What are the works of God? He has turned the sea to dry ground. But … Continue reading →

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The Foolish Sower and the Hidden Kingdom

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Petersen

The Gospel for Sexagesima unlocks the parables and the Kingdom of Heaven. The parables of Our Lord are not Aesop’s fables. They do seek to teach the world. They are meant instead to hide the Gospel from unbelievers, that seeing … Continue reading →

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How Pre-Lent Fits

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Petersen

Pre-Lent is best understood not as season of preparation for Lent, but as evidence of the Church’s anticipation and Easter joy. Already now, with angelic chorus from Bethlehem and Simeon’s song in the Temple still ringing in her ears, she … Continue reading →

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Why do you Baptize?

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Petersen

P: Who are you? J: Not the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet. P: Fine. But you have to tell us something about yourself. You have disciples. You are preaching. J: If you must know, I am the voice crying in … Continue reading →

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