Sermons

  • Letter from the Rector: Parish Policy Concerning Children’s Communion

    August 11, 2026 Rector’s Letter Concerning Children’s Communion Dear Members of the St. Joseph Anglican Church, For some time, I have been considering the theological debate concerning children’s communion (sometimes called paedocommunion) and the case… Read more

  • Eyewitnesses of His Glory: A Sermon for the Transfiguration of Christ

    Eyewitnesses of His Glory: A Sermon for the Transfiguration May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord my Strength and my Redeemer. In the… Read more

  • The Measure of Grace

    The Measure of Grace – A Sermon for Trinity VI May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord our strength and our Redeemer. In… Read more

  • Measure for Measure

    Measure for Measure: A Sermon for Trinity IV May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord my Strength and my Redeemer. In the name… Read more

  • Tongues of Fire

    Tongues of Fire: A Pentecost Sermon Anthony G. Cirilla May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy Sight, O Lord my Strength and my Redeemer. In the… Read more

  • Letter from the Rector: Parish Policy Concerning GenAI

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The following statement is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of St. Joseph Anglican Church, other clergy, the parish vestry, other leadership, the REC, or the… Read more

  • The Lord’s Supper

    The Lord’s Supper: A Maundy Thursday Sermon Anthony G. Cirilla May the Words of my Mouth and the Meditations of my Heart be acceptable in Thy Sight, O Lord my Strength and my Redeemer. In… Read more

  • Sin is Dumb

    Sin is Dumb: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent on Luke 11:14 Anthony G. Cirilla May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O… Read more

  • The Spirit of Lent

    The Spirit of Lent: A Sermon for Lent I Temptation often seems to come at the worst times. When we are down, when we are weak, when we don’t necessarily feel the presence of God,… Read more

  • The Eighth Day

    The Eighth Day: A Sermon for the Circumcision of Christ May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer. In… Read more