1 00:00:01,120 --> 00:00:02,680 Fr. Craig Swan: Our service of Holy Eucharist. 2 00:00:02,680 --> 00:00:06,320 Fr. Craig Swan: Rite two begins on the front page of our seasonal booklet or 3 00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:09,839 Fr. Craig Swan: on page three hundred and fifty five of the Red Prayer Book. 4 00:00:11,640 --> 00:00:15,080 Fr. Craig Swan: Blessed be God, father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 5 00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:23,960 Fr. Craig Swan: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known. 6 00:00:23,960 --> 00:00:26,839 Fr. Craig Swan: And from you no secrets are hid. 7 00:00:26,839 --> 00:00:29,960 Fr. Craig Swan: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of 8 00:00:29,960 --> 00:00:34,520 Fr. Craig Swan: your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily 9 00:00:34,520 --> 00:00:38,399 Fr. Craig Swan: magnify your holy name through Christ our Lord. 10 00:00:38,399 --> 00:00:39,280 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 11 00:00:39,280 --> 00:00:40,619 Fr. Craig Swan: And let us join in saying 12 00:00:40,619 --> 00:00:43,000 Fr. Craig Swan: together, glory to God in the 13 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:45,399 Fr. Craig Swan: highest, and peace to his people 14 00:00:45,399 --> 00:00:46,439 Fr. Craig Swan: on earth. 15 00:00:46,439 --> 00:00:48,799 Fr. Craig Swan: Lord God, heavenly King, 16 00:00:48,799 --> 00:00:51,439 Fr. Craig Swan: Almighty God and Father, we 17 00:00:51,439 --> 00:00:52,320 Fr. Craig Swan: worship you. 18 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:53,920 Fr. Craig Swan: We give you thanks. 19 00:00:53,920 --> 00:00:56,600 Fr. Craig Swan: We praise you for your glory. 20 00:00:56,600 --> 00:00:59,479 Fr. Craig Swan: Lord Jesus Christ, only son of 21 00:00:59,479 --> 00:01:02,630 Fr. Craig Swan: the father, Lord God, Lamb of 22 00:01:02,630 --> 00:01:05,109 Fr. Craig Swan: God, you take away the sin of 23 00:01:05,109 --> 00:01:06,109 Fr. Craig Swan: the world. 24 00:01:06,109 --> 00:01:07,989 Fr. Craig Swan: Have mercy on us. 25 00:01:07,989 --> 00:01:11,069 Fr. Craig Swan: You are seated at the right hand of the father. 26 00:01:11,069 --> 00:01:13,069 Fr. Craig Swan: Receive our prayer. 27 00:01:13,069 --> 00:01:15,510 Fr. Craig Swan: For you alone are the Holy One. 28 00:01:15,510 --> 00:01:17,549 Fr. Craig Swan: You alone are the Lord. 29 00:01:17,549 --> 00:01:19,590 Fr. Craig Swan: You alone are the Most High. 30 00:01:19,590 --> 00:01:21,909 Fr. Craig Swan: Jesus Christ with the Holy 31 00:01:21,909 --> 00:01:24,390 Fr. Craig Swan: Spirit, in the glory of God the 32 00:01:24,390 --> 00:01:25,510 Fr. Craig Swan: Father. 33 00:01:25,510 --> 00:01:27,469 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 34 00:01:27,469 --> 00:01:28,950 Fr. Craig Swan: The Lord be with you. 35 00:01:30,390 --> 00:01:31,790 Fr. Craig Swan: Let us pray. 36 00:01:33,109 --> 00:01:35,049 Fr. Craig Swan: Let your continual mercy, O 37 00:01:35,049 --> 00:01:37,510 Fr. Craig Swan: Lord, cleanse and defend your 38 00:01:37,510 --> 00:01:38,909 Fr. Craig Swan: church. 39 00:01:38,909 --> 00:01:40,750 Fr. Craig Swan: And because it cannot continue 40 00:01:40,750 --> 00:01:42,750 Fr. Craig Swan: in safety without your help, 41 00:01:42,750 --> 00:01:45,349 Fr. Craig Swan: protect and govern it always by 42 00:01:45,349 --> 00:01:46,590 Fr. Craig Swan: your goodness. 43 00:01:46,590 --> 00:01:51,109 Fr. Craig Swan: Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you 44 00:01:51,109 --> 00:01:55,670 Fr. Craig Swan: and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. 45 00:01:55,670 --> 00:01:56,590 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 46 00:01:56,590 --> 00:01:58,349 Fr. Craig Swan: Please be seated for the readings. 47 00:02:02,890 --> 00:02:06,090 Reader: The first reading is from the book of Genesis. 48 00:02:07,090 --> 00:02:08,930 Reader: The same night, Jacob got up and 49 00:02:08,930 --> 00:02:11,150 Reader: took his two wives, his two 50 00:02:11,150 --> 00:02:13,590 Reader: maids and his eleven children, 51 00:02:13,590 --> 00:02:15,569 Reader: and crossed the ford of the 52 00:02:15,569 --> 00:02:16,770 Reader: Jabbok. 53 00:02:16,770 --> 00:02:20,569 Reader: He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise 54 00:02:20,569 --> 00:02:22,729 Reader: everything that he had. 55 00:02:22,729 --> 00:02:25,370 Reader: Jacob was left alone, and a man 56 00:02:25,370 --> 00:02:26,650 Reader: wrestled with him until 57 00:02:26,650 --> 00:02:27,569 Reader: daybreak. 58 00:02:28,689 --> 00:02:33,530 Reader: When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck 59 00:02:33,530 --> 00:02:37,949 Reader: him on the hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint 60 00:02:37,949 --> 00:02:40,169 Reader: as he wrestled with him. 61 00:02:40,169 --> 00:02:44,889 Reader: Then he said, let me go, for the day is breaking. 62 00:02:44,889 --> 00:02:49,610 Reader: But Jacob said, I will not let you go unless you bless me. 63 00:02:50,689 --> 00:02:53,810 Reader: So he said to him, what is your name? 64 00:02:53,810 --> 00:02:55,889 Reader: And he said, Jacob. 65 00:02:55,889 --> 00:02:58,289 Reader: Then the man said, you shall no 66 00:02:58,289 --> 00:03:00,340 Reader: longer be called Jacob, but 67 00:03:00,340 --> 00:03:01,280 Reader: Israel. 68 00:03:01,280 --> 00:03:03,280 Reader: For you have striven with God 69 00:03:03,280 --> 00:03:04,919 Reader: and with humans, and have 70 00:03:04,919 --> 00:03:06,520 Reader: prevailed. 71 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:10,719 Reader: Then Jacob asked him, please tell me your name. 72 00:03:10,719 --> 00:03:14,319 Reader: But he said, why is it that you ask my name? 73 00:03:14,319 --> 00:03:16,800 Reader: And then he blessed him. 74 00:03:16,800 --> 00:03:20,120 Reader: So Jacob called the place Peniel. 75 00:03:22,199 --> 00:03:25,180 Reader: Saying, for I have seen God face 76 00:03:25,180 --> 00:03:27,159 Reader: to face, and yet my life is 77 00:03:27,159 --> 00:03:28,479 Reader: preserved. 78 00:03:28,479 --> 00:03:33,360 Reader: The sun rose upon him as he passed Peniel, limping because 79 00:03:33,360 --> 00:03:34,759 Reader: of his hip. 80 00:03:34,759 --> 00:03:36,039 Reader: The word of the Lord. 81 00:03:36,759 --> 00:03:37,919 Fr. Craig Swan: Thanks be to God. 82 00:03:40,280 --> 00:03:42,080 Reader: Please pray together. 83 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:43,680 Reader: Psalm seventeen. 84 00:03:44,719 --> 00:03:50,199 Reader: Hear my plea of innocence, O Lord, give heed to my cry. 85 00:03:50,199 --> 00:03:52,199 Reader: Listen to my prayer. 86 00:03:52,199 --> 00:03:55,599 Reader: Which does not come from lying lips. 87 00:03:55,599 --> 00:03:59,620 Reader: Let my vindication come forth from your presence. 88 00:03:59,620 --> 00:04:04,740 Reader: Let your eyes be fixed on justice way my heart. 89 00:04:04,740 --> 00:04:06,740 Reader: Summon by my night. 90 00:04:06,740 --> 00:04:08,460 Reader: Melt me down. 91 00:04:08,460 --> 00:04:11,500 Reader: You will find no impurity in me. 92 00:04:11,500 --> 00:04:15,939 Reader: I give no offense with my mouth as others do. 93 00:04:15,939 --> 00:04:19,220 Reader: I have heeded the words of your lips. 94 00:04:19,220 --> 00:04:23,180 Reader: My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law. 95 00:04:23,180 --> 00:04:27,259 Reader: In your paths my feet shall not stumble. 96 00:04:27,259 --> 00:04:31,379 Reader: I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me. 97 00:04:31,379 --> 00:04:36,100 Reader: Incline your ear to me and hear my words. 98 00:04:36,100 --> 00:04:38,300 Reader: Show me your marvelous, loving 99 00:04:38,300 --> 00:04:41,439 Reader: kindness, O Savior, of those who 100 00:04:41,439 --> 00:04:43,680 Reader: take refuge at your right hand 101 00:04:43,680 --> 00:04:45,939 Reader: from those who rise up against 102 00:04:45,939 --> 00:04:47,500 Reader: them. 103 00:04:47,500 --> 00:04:51,300 Reader: But at my vindication I shall see your face. 104 00:04:51,300 --> 00:04:53,139 Reader: When I awake, I shall be 105 00:04:53,139 --> 00:04:55,860 Reader: satisfied, beholding your 106 00:04:55,860 --> 00:04:56,819 Reader: likeness. 107 00:04:59,490 --> 00:05:03,689 Reader: The second reading is from Paul's letter to the Romans. 108 00:05:03,689 --> 00:05:06,610 Reader: I am speaking the truth in Christ. 109 00:05:06,610 --> 00:05:08,170 Reader: I am not lying. 110 00:05:08,170 --> 00:05:11,850 Reader: My conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit. 111 00:05:11,850 --> 00:05:13,970 Reader: I have great sorrow and 112 00:05:13,970 --> 00:05:18,209 Reader: unceasing anguish in my heart, 113 00:05:18,209 --> 00:05:20,290 Reader: for I could wish that I myself 114 00:05:20,290 --> 00:05:22,329 Reader: were accursed and cut off from 115 00:05:22,329 --> 00:05:24,410 Reader: Christ for the sake of my own 116 00:05:24,410 --> 00:05:26,910 Reader: people, my kindred according to 117 00:05:26,910 --> 00:05:28,329 Reader: the flesh. 118 00:05:28,329 --> 00:05:31,009 Reader: They are Israelites, and to them 119 00:05:31,009 --> 00:05:33,550 Reader: belong the adoption, the glory, 120 00:05:33,550 --> 00:05:35,689 Reader: the covenants, the giving of the 121 00:05:35,689 --> 00:05:38,170 Reader: law, the worship, and the 122 00:05:38,170 --> 00:05:40,009 Reader: promises. 123 00:05:40,009 --> 00:05:44,769 Reader: To them belong the patriarchs, and from them according to the 124 00:05:44,769 --> 00:05:51,810 Reader: flesh comes the Messiah who is over all God blessed forever. 125 00:05:51,810 --> 00:05:53,290 Reader: Amen. 126 00:05:53,290 --> 00:05:54,769 Reader: The word of the Lord. 127 00:05:55,009 --> 00:05:56,209 Fr. Craig Swan: Thanks be to God. 128 00:05:58,389 --> 00:06:00,069 Fr. Craig Swan: The holy gospel of our Lord 129 00:06:00,069 --> 00:06:02,250 Fr. Craig Swan: Jesus Christ, according to 130 00:06:02,250 --> 00:06:03,509 Fr. Craig Swan: Matthew. 131 00:06:03,509 --> 00:06:05,949 Fr. Craig Swan: Glory to you, Lord Christ. 132 00:06:07,670 --> 00:06:11,949 Fr. Craig Swan: Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. 133 00:06:11,949 --> 00:06:13,189 Fr. Craig Swan: But when the crowds heard it, 134 00:06:13,189 --> 00:06:14,709 Fr. Craig Swan: they followed him on foot from 135 00:06:14,709 --> 00:06:16,430 Fr. Craig Swan: the towns. 136 00:06:16,430 --> 00:06:17,870 Fr. Craig Swan: When he went ashore, he saw a 137 00:06:17,870 --> 00:06:19,949 Fr. Craig Swan: great crowd, and he had 138 00:06:19,949 --> 00:06:22,610 Fr. Craig Swan: compassion for them, and cured 139 00:06:22,610 --> 00:06:24,470 Fr. Craig Swan: their sick. 140 00:06:24,470 --> 00:06:27,709 Fr. Craig Swan: When it was evening the disciples came to him and said, 141 00:06:27,709 --> 00:06:33,029 Fr. Craig Swan: this is a deserted place, and the hour is now late. 142 00:06:33,029 --> 00:06:36,269 Fr. Craig Swan: Send the crowds away, so that they may go into the villages 143 00:06:36,269 --> 00:06:38,990 Fr. Craig Swan: and buy food for themselves. 144 00:06:38,990 --> 00:06:42,269 Fr. Craig Swan: Jesus said to them, they need not go away. 145 00:06:42,269 --> 00:06:44,910 Fr. Craig Swan: You give them something to eat. 146 00:06:44,910 --> 00:06:46,230 Fr. Craig Swan: They replied, we have nothing 147 00:06:46,230 --> 00:06:48,029 Fr. Craig Swan: here but five loaves and two 148 00:06:48,029 --> 00:06:49,589 Fr. Craig Swan: fish. 149 00:06:49,589 --> 00:06:52,550 Fr. Craig Swan: And he said, bring them here to me. 150 00:06:52,550 --> 00:06:56,870 Fr. Craig Swan: Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, taking 151 00:06:56,870 --> 00:07:00,500 Fr. Craig Swan: the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and 152 00:07:00,500 --> 00:07:04,259 Fr. Craig Swan: blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples. 153 00:07:04,259 --> 00:07:05,759 Fr. Craig Swan: And the disciples gave them to 154 00:07:05,759 --> 00:07:10,019 Fr. Craig Swan: the crowds, and all ate and were 155 00:07:10,019 --> 00:07:10,860 Fr. Craig Swan: filled. 156 00:07:11,860 --> 00:07:15,500 Fr. Craig Swan: And they took up what was left over of the broken pieces. 157 00:07:15,500 --> 00:07:17,779 Fr. Craig Swan: Twelve Basketfuls. 158 00:07:17,779 --> 00:07:19,420 Fr. Craig Swan: And those who ate were about 159 00:07:19,420 --> 00:07:22,379 Fr. Craig Swan: five thousand men besides women 160 00:07:22,379 --> 00:07:23,980 Fr. Craig Swan: and children. 161 00:07:23,980 --> 00:07:25,899 Fr. Craig Swan: The gospel of the Lord. 162 00:07:25,899 --> 00:07:28,420 Fr. Craig Swan: Praise to you, Lord Christ. 163 00:07:29,939 --> 00:07:33,579 Fr. Craig Swan: In the name of God, father, son, and Holy Spirit. 164 00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:34,139 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 165 00:07:34,139 --> 00:07:35,220 Fr. Craig Swan: Please be seated. 166 00:07:41,220 --> 00:07:44,220 Fr. Craig Swan: As I've mentioned over the last couple of weeks, we've been 167 00:07:44,220 --> 00:07:49,579 Fr. Craig Swan: reading all three of our weekly readings in chronological order. 168 00:07:49,579 --> 00:07:54,180 Fr. Craig Swan: They don't necessarily connect because we're in the Revised 169 00:07:54,180 --> 00:07:57,800 Fr. Craig Swan: Common Lectionary, in which the Old Testament lesson is we're 170 00:07:57,800 --> 00:08:01,680 Fr. Craig Swan: reading from the beginning to an end of each book. 171 00:08:01,680 --> 00:08:05,800 Fr. Craig Swan: This year in year A, we're reading Genesis. 172 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:08,920 Fr. Craig Swan: If you haven't figured that out, we started with the beginning of 173 00:08:08,920 --> 00:08:13,199 Fr. Craig Swan: Genesis, and now we're towards the middle, a little bit past 174 00:08:13,199 --> 00:08:17,759 Fr. Craig Swan: the middle, in the Jacob section of the Abrahamic. 175 00:08:19,720 --> 00:08:20,800 Fr. Craig Swan: Story. 176 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:25,519 Fr. Craig Swan: And we're at an interesting point of inflection this morning 177 00:08:25,519 --> 00:08:30,920 Fr. Craig Swan: because Jacob's life has finally caught up to him. 178 00:08:32,080 --> 00:08:34,519 Fr. Craig Swan: We all know the story of how 179 00:08:34,519 --> 00:08:36,879 Fr. Craig Swan: Jacob and his brother Esau, his 180 00:08:36,879 --> 00:08:38,600 Fr. Craig Swan: twin brother, in fact, have been 181 00:08:38,600 --> 00:08:40,360 Fr. Craig Swan: wrestling with each other or 182 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:41,360 Fr. Craig Swan: battling with each other 183 00:08:41,360 --> 00:08:43,039 Fr. Craig Swan: basically since before they were 184 00:08:43,039 --> 00:08:43,360 Fr. Craig Swan: born. 185 00:08:43,360 --> 00:08:44,759 Fr. Craig Swan: In fact, Esau became the 186 00:08:44,759 --> 00:08:46,679 Fr. Craig Swan: firstborn, not because he came 187 00:08:46,679 --> 00:08:48,039 Fr. Craig Swan: out of the womb first, but 188 00:08:48,039 --> 00:08:50,600 Fr. Craig Swan: because his foot came out and 189 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:52,559 Fr. Craig Swan: the nurse tied a ribbon or 190 00:08:52,559 --> 00:08:54,919 Fr. Craig Swan: string to it to mark him as the 191 00:08:54,919 --> 00:08:56,080 Fr. Craig Swan: firstborn. 192 00:08:56,080 --> 00:08:58,389 Fr. Craig Swan: And as we know from other 193 00:08:58,389 --> 00:09:01,929 Fr. Craig Swan: stories, being first born is 194 00:09:01,929 --> 00:09:04,470 Fr. Craig Swan: significant among the males 195 00:09:04,470 --> 00:09:06,990 Fr. Craig Swan: because to that individual is 196 00:09:06,990 --> 00:09:09,950 Fr. Craig Swan: not just the birthright or 197 00:09:09,950 --> 00:09:12,309 Fr. Craig Swan: inheritance of the father's 198 00:09:12,309 --> 00:09:14,529 Fr. Craig Swan: place at the head of the table 199 00:09:14,529 --> 00:09:16,110 Fr. Craig Swan: after the father has passed 200 00:09:16,110 --> 00:09:16,309 Fr. Craig Swan: away. 201 00:09:16,309 --> 00:09:19,190 Fr. Craig Swan: But they get a double portion of 202 00:09:19,190 --> 00:09:21,429 Fr. Craig Swan: the inheritance of the father's 203 00:09:21,429 --> 00:09:22,509 Fr. Craig Swan: wealth. 204 00:09:24,429 --> 00:09:32,429 Fr. Craig Swan: Esau was the one who was intended to inherit the position 205 00:09:32,429 --> 00:09:35,110 Fr. Craig Swan: of Isaac within the family. 206 00:09:35,110 --> 00:09:43,669 Fr. Craig Swan: But Jacob is a conniver, and we know that one day we heard the 207 00:09:43,669 --> 00:09:47,309 Fr. Craig Swan: story when Esau came in and the hunting was not successful, and 208 00:09:47,309 --> 00:09:52,230 Fr. Craig Swan: he was famished and dramatically about to die of starvation. 209 00:09:52,230 --> 00:09:56,570 Fr. Craig Swan: He gave up his birthright to his twin brother. 210 00:09:56,570 --> 00:10:00,690 Fr. Craig Swan: And then a little bit later on in the story, because Jacob was 211 00:10:00,690 --> 00:10:04,929 Fr. Craig Swan: the favored child of their mother, Rebecca, he was 212 00:10:04,929 --> 00:10:09,970 Fr. Craig Swan: disguised and brought to his father's deathbed, pretending to 213 00:10:09,970 --> 00:10:15,570 Fr. Craig Swan: be Esau, and received the blessing of the father that was 214 00:10:15,570 --> 00:10:18,809 Fr. Craig Swan: intended for the firstborn. 215 00:10:18,809 --> 00:10:20,330 Fr. Craig Swan: And so, as we heard as well, 216 00:10:20,330 --> 00:10:23,250 Fr. Craig Swan: Jacob was sent off at that point 217 00:10:23,250 --> 00:10:25,070 Fr. Craig Swan: by his mother out of fear of 218 00:10:25,070 --> 00:10:25,889 Fr. Craig Swan: Esau. 219 00:10:25,889 --> 00:10:28,210 Fr. Craig Swan: And over the last fourteen years 220 00:10:28,210 --> 00:10:30,429 Fr. Craig Swan: he's been helping out his uncle 221 00:10:30,429 --> 00:10:33,950 Fr. Craig Swan: Laban to purchase both of his 222 00:10:33,950 --> 00:10:35,090 Fr. Craig Swan: wives. 223 00:10:36,450 --> 00:10:43,769 Fr. Craig Swan: But now he has moved on and he is establishing his own tribe at 224 00:10:43,769 --> 00:10:45,570 Fr. Craig Swan: this point with his wives. 225 00:10:45,570 --> 00:10:46,730 Fr. Craig Swan: And he has made a promise that 226 00:10:46,730 --> 00:10:49,690 Fr. Craig Swan: he is not going to keep his 227 00:10:49,690 --> 00:10:52,269 Fr. Craig Swan: people up in the northern area 228 00:10:52,269 --> 00:10:55,759 Fr. Craig Swan: where Laban's lands are, but 229 00:10:55,759 --> 00:10:58,000 Fr. Craig Swan: moves southward. 230 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,720 Fr. Craig Swan: But as he moves southward. 231 00:10:59,720 --> 00:11:08,120 Fr. Craig Swan: Now he's bumping up against his twin brother and his lands, and 232 00:11:08,120 --> 00:11:13,679 Fr. Craig Swan: he's kind of now stuck at a point where, as I said in the 233 00:11:13,679 --> 00:11:15,960 Fr. Craig Swan: beginning, his life has caught up to him. 234 00:11:17,080 --> 00:11:19,679 Fr. Craig Swan: He has to own and live with the 235 00:11:19,679 --> 00:11:23,399 Fr. Craig Swan: consequences of what he has done 236 00:11:23,399 --> 00:11:26,600 Fr. Craig Swan: in his past deal with his 237 00:11:26,600 --> 00:11:27,559 Fr. Craig Swan: brother. 238 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:34,720 Fr. Craig Swan: But let us also realize that in dealing with his brother, he now 239 00:11:34,720 --> 00:11:38,399 Fr. Craig Swan: must take on the position. 240 00:11:40,440 --> 00:11:45,559 Fr. Craig Swan: As he inherited or was given through Esau's birthright as the 241 00:11:45,559 --> 00:11:47,720 Fr. Craig Swan: head of the family. 242 00:11:47,720 --> 00:11:52,879 Fr. Craig Swan: And that means to become the leader or the patriarch of what 243 00:11:52,879 --> 00:11:58,389 Fr. Craig Swan: was then the offspring and the children of Abraham. 244 00:12:01,110 --> 00:12:02,870 Fr. Craig Swan: That didn't just come with the 245 00:12:02,870 --> 00:12:04,909 Fr. Craig Swan: family fortune and lands and the 246 00:12:04,909 --> 00:12:08,250 Fr. Craig Swan: responsibility for the children, 247 00:12:08,250 --> 00:12:12,370 Fr. Craig Swan: but a very specific relationship 248 00:12:12,370 --> 00:12:13,549 Fr. Craig Swan: with Yahweh. 249 00:12:14,909 --> 00:12:17,070 Fr. Craig Swan: And so as we find ourselves in 250 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:20,769 Fr. Craig Swan: today's story with him alone, 251 00:12:20,769 --> 00:12:23,549 Fr. Craig Swan: because he has sent his wife and 252 00:12:23,549 --> 00:12:26,429 Fr. Craig Swan: wives and children off for their 253 00:12:26,429 --> 00:12:27,509 Fr. Craig Swan: protection. 254 00:12:29,909 --> 00:12:36,429 Fr. Craig Swan: And he now encamps overlooking where his brother Laban is. 255 00:12:38,629 --> 00:12:42,909 Fr. Craig Swan: He has to make a decision. 256 00:12:44,389 --> 00:12:47,509 Fr. Craig Swan: Is he going to move forward? 257 00:12:49,389 --> 00:12:51,230 Fr. Craig Swan: And accept all the things he 258 00:12:51,230 --> 00:12:53,649 Fr. Craig Swan: connived for himself and now 259 00:12:53,649 --> 00:12:55,409 Fr. Craig Swan: bear out the responsibilities 260 00:12:55,409 --> 00:12:56,289 Fr. Craig Swan: that means. 261 00:12:57,769 --> 00:12:58,929 Fr. Craig Swan: Or does he run? 262 00:13:01,090 --> 00:13:08,450 Fr. Craig Swan: Will he enter into relationship with Yahweh and assume that 263 00:13:08,450 --> 00:13:11,490 Fr. Craig Swan: sacred role as patriarch. 264 00:13:11,490 --> 00:13:12,850 Fr. Craig Swan: Or will he run. 265 00:13:15,049 --> 00:13:17,570 Fr. Craig Swan: And as much as a story is about 266 00:13:17,570 --> 00:13:19,769 Fr. Craig Swan: a physical wrestling match with 267 00:13:19,769 --> 00:13:22,730 Fr. Craig Swan: an angel, with God, etc., I 268 00:13:22,730 --> 00:13:25,950 Fr. Craig Swan: think it's also a spiritual 269 00:13:25,950 --> 00:13:27,330 Fr. Craig Swan: wrestling match. 270 00:13:30,970 --> 00:13:35,490 Fr. Craig Swan: A wrestling match between Jacob and God. 271 00:13:37,889 --> 00:13:38,370 Fr. Craig Swan: Over. 272 00:13:38,370 --> 00:13:41,169 Fr. Craig Swan: Will he assume the mantle? 273 00:13:42,649 --> 00:13:48,570 Fr. Craig Swan: Will he put his trust in the direction of Yahweh and fulfill 274 00:13:48,570 --> 00:13:50,769 Fr. Craig Swan: that dream or not? 275 00:13:51,850 --> 00:13:54,004 Fr. Craig Swan: And as I look at this story, I 276 00:13:54,004 --> 00:13:57,039 Fr. Craig Swan: see it as a metaphor for our own 277 00:13:57,039 --> 00:14:00,639 Fr. Craig Swan: spiritual lives, because the 278 00:14:00,639 --> 00:14:04,840 Fr. Craig Swan: wrestling of Jacob with God at 279 00:14:04,840 --> 00:14:09,399 Fr. Craig Swan: Peniel leads to the etiology or 280 00:14:09,399 --> 00:14:12,860 Fr. Craig Swan: the origin of what it means to 281 00:14:12,860 --> 00:14:14,080 Fr. Craig Swan: be Israel. 282 00:14:16,200 --> 00:14:21,200 Fr. Craig Swan: Those who have right with God. 283 00:14:23,440 --> 00:14:25,440 Fr. Craig Swan: That's the translation. 284 00:14:25,440 --> 00:14:31,679 Fr. Craig Swan: One who has wrestled with God, ultimately becoming the people 285 00:14:31,679 --> 00:14:33,840 Fr. Craig Swan: who wrestle with God. 286 00:14:34,919 --> 00:14:38,740 Fr. Craig Swan: And we as baptized people, 287 00:14:38,740 --> 00:14:42,799 Fr. Craig Swan: adopted as Christ's own and 288 00:14:42,799 --> 00:14:46,519 Fr. Craig Swan: God's own through adoption, are 289 00:14:46,519 --> 00:14:50,000 Fr. Craig Swan: part of that reality and are a 290 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:52,320 Fr. Craig Swan: peace people who wrestle with 291 00:14:52,320 --> 00:14:53,080 Fr. Craig Swan: God. 292 00:14:54,659 --> 00:14:56,139 Fr. Craig Swan: Now for some of us, we're saying. 293 00:14:58,259 --> 00:14:59,820 Fr. Craig Swan: We wrestle with God. 294 00:15:01,460 --> 00:15:03,139 Fr. Craig Swan: Is that okay? 295 00:15:05,220 --> 00:15:09,860 Fr. Craig Swan: Because many of us grew up in an era I know I did through my teen 296 00:15:09,860 --> 00:15:13,940 Fr. Craig Swan: years, where what you heard about is absolutes. 297 00:15:13,940 --> 00:15:20,940 Fr. Craig Swan: There is no room for doubt when it comes to our faith. 298 00:15:21,980 --> 00:15:27,460 Fr. Craig Swan: I also remember growing up and that healing was predicated. 299 00:15:27,460 --> 00:15:33,740 Fr. Craig Swan: Physical healing was predicated on the strength of our belief in 300 00:15:33,740 --> 00:15:39,340 Fr. Craig Swan: God and trust that God would technically physically heal us. 301 00:15:42,100 --> 00:15:50,059 Fr. Craig Swan: But as I look at this story and I think about other passages 302 00:15:50,059 --> 00:15:54,409 Fr. Craig Swan: through the New Testament that I will get to, I realize there's 303 00:15:54,409 --> 00:16:00,330 Fr. Craig Swan: never been any intention that our faith should be contained 304 00:16:00,330 --> 00:16:04,210 Fr. Craig Swan: without elements of doubt. 305 00:16:04,210 --> 00:16:06,669 Fr. Craig Swan: Because, as Paul reminds us, we 306 00:16:06,669 --> 00:16:11,269 Fr. Craig Swan: hope in things that are unseen, 307 00:16:11,269 --> 00:16:14,730 Fr. Craig Swan: not seen. 308 00:16:14,730 --> 00:16:21,690 Fr. Craig Swan: Faith in its translation means to put one's trust in not one's 309 00:16:21,690 --> 00:16:30,929 Fr. Craig Swan: rational understanding in and even in our day to day lives. 310 00:16:32,370 --> 00:16:35,649 Fr. Craig Swan: When we hit those moments when. 311 00:16:35,649 --> 00:16:38,350 Fr. Craig Swan: When suddenly we have nowhere to 312 00:16:38,350 --> 00:16:42,610 Fr. Craig Swan: turn and it feels as if darkness 313 00:16:42,610 --> 00:16:47,610 Fr. Craig Swan: surrounds us, we oftentimes find 314 00:16:47,610 --> 00:16:51,559 Fr. Craig Swan: ourselves questioning our own 315 00:16:51,559 --> 00:16:52,830 Fr. Craig Swan: Belief. 316 00:16:52,830 --> 00:17:00,070 Fr. Craig Swan: Where is God in this moment of personal suffering? 317 00:17:02,429 --> 00:17:04,589 Fr. Craig Swan: And it is part of our own growth 318 00:17:04,589 --> 00:17:09,089 Fr. Craig Swan: experience that as we enter into 319 00:17:09,089 --> 00:17:11,710 Fr. Craig Swan: our teenage years and early 320 00:17:11,710 --> 00:17:15,269 Fr. Craig Swan: adult years, that part of 321 00:17:15,269 --> 00:17:18,390 Fr. Craig Swan: growing into a mature faith is 322 00:17:18,390 --> 00:17:20,349 Fr. Craig Swan: not about just simply believing 323 00:17:20,349 --> 00:17:21,869 Fr. Craig Swan: what we were taught in Sunday 324 00:17:21,869 --> 00:17:26,990 Fr. Craig Swan: school, but actually going with 325 00:17:26,990 --> 00:17:29,349 Fr. Craig Swan: what we were taught in Sunday 326 00:17:29,349 --> 00:17:30,430 Fr. Craig Swan: school. 327 00:17:30,430 --> 00:17:32,269 Fr. Craig Swan: That eventually leads to a 328 00:17:32,269 --> 00:17:37,410 Fr. Craig Swan: mature faith and a faith that is 329 00:17:37,410 --> 00:17:41,910 Fr. Craig Swan: owned and understood and lived 330 00:17:41,910 --> 00:17:46,710 Fr. Craig Swan: by ourselves based on our own 331 00:17:46,710 --> 00:17:50,230 Fr. Craig Swan: struggle, just like Jacob at 332 00:17:50,230 --> 00:17:52,059 Fr. Craig Swan: Peniel. 333 00:17:52,059 --> 00:17:57,460 Fr. Craig Swan: Oftentimes we come out injured but secure. 334 00:17:59,819 --> 00:18:00,940 Fr. Craig Swan: With God. 335 00:18:05,619 --> 00:18:10,059 Fr. Craig Swan: Even Paul Saint Paul struggled 336 00:18:10,059 --> 00:18:14,440 Fr. Craig Swan: with his faith as secure and 337 00:18:14,440 --> 00:18:17,900 Fr. Craig Swan: absolute as he presents in his 338 00:18:17,900 --> 00:18:18,819 Fr. Craig Swan: letters. 339 00:18:20,099 --> 00:18:24,140 Fr. Craig Swan: As I read through the second letter to Timothy. 340 00:18:26,619 --> 00:18:29,099 Fr. Craig Swan: And I hear him say to him as he 341 00:18:29,099 --> 00:18:33,220 Fr. Craig Swan: faces execution, I have run the 342 00:18:33,220 --> 00:18:33,779 Fr. Craig Swan: good race. 343 00:18:33,779 --> 00:18:36,980 Fr. Craig Swan: I have fought the good fight like a libation about to be 344 00:18:36,980 --> 00:18:40,859 Fr. Craig Swan: poured the victor's crown. 345 00:18:40,859 --> 00:18:42,779 Fr. Craig Swan: Now lays before me. 346 00:18:44,779 --> 00:18:46,460 Fr. Craig Swan: And as I read those words, what 347 00:18:46,460 --> 00:18:49,440 Fr. Craig Swan: I hear in those words of both 348 00:18:49,440 --> 00:18:52,720 Fr. Craig Swan: expectation and vulnerability is 349 00:18:52,720 --> 00:18:54,740 Fr. Craig Swan: why does the victor's crown lie 350 00:18:54,740 --> 00:18:56,680 Fr. Craig Swan: before him? 351 00:18:56,680 --> 00:18:58,279 Fr. Craig Swan: Is it because of all the 352 00:18:58,279 --> 00:18:59,380 Fr. Craig Swan: converts he brought to 353 00:18:59,380 --> 00:19:01,400 Fr. Craig Swan: Christianity? 354 00:19:01,400 --> 00:19:04,400 Fr. Craig Swan: Is it because of all the Pharisees and other leaders that 355 00:19:04,400 --> 00:19:05,559 Fr. Craig Swan: he ticked off? 356 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:12,839 Fr. Craig Swan: And the answer is no. It has to do with through the trials and 357 00:19:12,839 --> 00:19:19,559 Fr. Craig Swan: tribulations of his journey with Christ throughout his journeys 358 00:19:19,559 --> 00:19:22,319 Fr. Craig Swan: of the Mediterranean world. 359 00:19:24,640 --> 00:19:34,720 Fr. Craig Swan: He remained faithful to Christ even through times of doubt and 360 00:19:34,720 --> 00:19:36,680 Fr. Craig Swan: darkness, and the. 361 00:19:36,680 --> 00:19:42,720 Fr. Craig Swan: Victor's crown is not the award for what he accomplished in his 362 00:19:42,720 --> 00:19:50,960 Fr. Craig Swan: ministry, but the reward of never giving up in losing trust. 363 00:19:52,029 --> 00:19:54,309 Fr. Craig Swan: with God through Christ. 364 00:19:57,950 --> 00:20:02,230 Fr. Craig Swan: Each and every one of us lives 365 00:20:02,230 --> 00:20:06,269 Fr. Craig Swan: both with faith and trust in 366 00:20:06,269 --> 00:20:08,029 Fr. Craig Swan: God. 367 00:20:08,029 --> 00:20:09,990 Fr. Craig Swan: And at times that trust and that 368 00:20:09,990 --> 00:20:12,670 Fr. Craig Swan: faith is challenged and we begin 369 00:20:12,670 --> 00:20:14,509 Fr. Craig Swan: to waver. 370 00:20:14,509 --> 00:20:18,950 Fr. Craig Swan: And just like Jacob at Peniel, we find ourselves wrestling with 371 00:20:18,950 --> 00:20:21,549 Fr. Craig Swan: God, asking God, why? 372 00:20:21,549 --> 00:20:23,630 Fr. Craig Swan: Where are you? 373 00:20:23,630 --> 00:20:24,670 Fr. Craig Swan: And why aren't you doing it the 374 00:20:24,670 --> 00:20:26,230 Fr. Craig Swan: way I think you should be doing 375 00:20:26,230 --> 00:20:26,869 Fr. Craig Swan: it? 376 00:20:29,109 --> 00:20:34,630 Fr. Craig Swan: And ultimately, as we move into that struggle and embrace that 377 00:20:34,630 --> 00:20:38,589 Fr. Craig Swan: struggle, we are blessed. 378 00:20:40,309 --> 00:20:46,470 Fr. Craig Swan: Blessed by God for our perseverance and blessed by God 379 00:20:46,470 --> 00:20:51,890 Fr. Craig Swan: with new understanding, new trust, Deeper faith. 380 00:20:53,730 --> 00:20:55,809 Fr. Craig Swan: So this week, as we go out into 381 00:20:55,809 --> 00:20:58,069 Fr. Craig Swan: the world, we go out with the 382 00:20:58,069 --> 00:21:02,210 Fr. Craig Swan: nourishment of the Eucharist and 383 00:21:02,210 --> 00:21:04,490 Fr. Craig Swan: the support of one another, 384 00:21:04,490 --> 00:21:07,609 Fr. Craig Swan: knowing that life in the world 385 00:21:07,609 --> 00:21:08,849 Fr. Craig Swan: is difficult. 386 00:21:10,049 --> 00:21:13,970 Fr. Craig Swan: And faith is something so unseen 387 00:21:13,970 --> 00:21:16,490 Fr. Craig Swan: that even in our times of 388 00:21:16,490 --> 00:21:19,609 Fr. Craig Swan: struggle that we will have this 389 00:21:19,609 --> 00:21:24,970 Fr. Craig Swan: week, God is present and God 390 00:21:24,970 --> 00:21:26,930 Fr. Craig Swan: blesses it. 391 00:21:26,930 --> 00:21:33,630 Fr. Craig Swan: And ultimately, at the moment of our death, our faithfulness to 392 00:21:33,630 --> 00:21:40,490 Fr. Craig Swan: that unseen hope gives us the same reward as Paul himself. 393 00:21:40,490 --> 00:21:41,890 Fr. Craig Swan: The victor's crown. 394 00:21:43,130 --> 00:21:45,569 Fr. Craig Swan: Life everlasting. 395 00:21:45,569 --> 00:21:46,329 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 396 00:21:48,170 --> 00:21:49,809 Fr. Craig Swan: Please stand as you're able and 397 00:21:49,809 --> 00:21:51,359 Fr. Craig Swan: join me in affirming our faith 398 00:21:51,359 --> 00:21:52,960 Fr. Craig Swan: with the words of the Nicene 399 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:53,720 Fr. Craig Swan: Creed. 400 00:21:55,759 --> 00:22:00,519 Fr. Craig Swan: We believe in one God, the father, the Almighty, maker of 401 00:22:00,519 --> 00:22:05,200 Fr. Craig Swan: heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. 402 00:22:05,200 --> 00:22:10,039 Fr. Craig Swan: We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, 403 00:22:10,039 --> 00:22:15,240 Fr. Craig Swan: eternally begotten of the father, God from God, light from 404 00:22:15,240 --> 00:22:21,200 Fr. Craig Swan: light, true God from true God, begotten, not made of one being 405 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:22,519 Fr. Craig Swan: with the father. 406 00:22:22,519 --> 00:22:25,160 Fr. Craig Swan: Through him all things were made. 407 00:22:25,160 --> 00:22:29,599 Fr. Craig Swan: For us he came down from heaven. 408 00:22:29,599 --> 00:22:32,160 Fr. Craig Swan: By the power of the Holy Spirit. 409 00:22:32,160 --> 00:22:37,039 Fr. Craig Swan: He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 410 00:22:37,039 --> 00:22:40,680 Fr. Craig Swan: For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. 411 00:22:40,680 --> 00:22:43,200 Fr. Craig Swan: He suffered death and was buried. 412 00:22:43,200 --> 00:22:45,700 Fr. Craig Swan: On the third day he rose again 413 00:22:45,700 --> 00:22:46,880 Fr. Craig Swan: in accordance with the 414 00:22:46,880 --> 00:22:48,240 Fr. Craig Swan: scriptures. 415 00:22:48,240 --> 00:22:50,819 Fr. Craig Swan: He ascended into heaven and is 416 00:22:50,819 --> 00:22:52,380 Fr. Craig Swan: seated at the right hand of the 417 00:22:52,380 --> 00:22:53,579 Fr. Craig Swan: father. 418 00:22:53,579 --> 00:22:55,319 Fr. Craig Swan: He will come again in glory to 419 00:22:55,319 --> 00:22:57,319 Fr. Craig Swan: judge the living and the dead, 420 00:22:57,319 --> 00:22:59,259 Fr. Craig Swan: and his kingdom will have no 421 00:22:59,259 --> 00:23:00,380 Fr. Craig Swan: end. 422 00:23:00,380 --> 00:23:02,579 Fr. Craig Swan: We believe in the Holy Spirit, 423 00:23:02,579 --> 00:23:05,420 Fr. Craig Swan: the Lord, the giver of life, who 424 00:23:05,420 --> 00:23:07,380 Fr. Craig Swan: proceeds from the father and the 425 00:23:07,380 --> 00:23:08,339 Fr. Craig Swan: son. 426 00:23:08,339 --> 00:23:09,980 Fr. Craig Swan: With the father and the son. 427 00:23:09,980 --> 00:23:12,380 Fr. Craig Swan: He is worshiped and glorified. 428 00:23:12,380 --> 00:23:15,019 Fr. Craig Swan: He has spoken through the prophets. 429 00:23:15,019 --> 00:23:19,019 Fr. Craig Swan: We believe in one holy, Catholic and apostolic church. 430 00:23:19,019 --> 00:23:22,980 Fr. Craig Swan: We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. 431 00:23:22,980 --> 00:23:26,539 Fr. Craig Swan: We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the 432 00:23:26,539 --> 00:23:28,140 Fr. Craig Swan: world to come. 433 00:23:28,140 --> 00:23:28,980 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 434 00:23:32,460 --> 00:23:35,940 Reader: Let us pray for the church and for the world. 435 00:23:35,940 --> 00:23:40,299 Reader: Grant Almighty God, that all who confess your name may be united 436 00:23:40,299 --> 00:23:41,539 Reader: in your truth. 437 00:23:41,539 --> 00:23:46,140 Reader: Live together in your love and reveal your glory to the world. 438 00:23:48,099 --> 00:23:49,809 Reader: Lord, in your mercy. 439 00:23:49,809 --> 00:23:51,769 Fr. Craig Swan: Hear our prayer. 440 00:23:52,009 --> 00:23:55,329 Reader: Guide the people of this land and of all the nations in the 441 00:23:55,329 --> 00:23:59,210 Reader: ways of justice and peace, that we may honor one another and 442 00:23:59,210 --> 00:24:00,970 Reader: serve the common good. 443 00:24:03,170 --> 00:24:04,809 Reader: Lord, in your mercy. 444 00:24:04,769 --> 00:24:06,690 Fr. Craig Swan: Hear our prayer. 445 00:24:07,009 --> 00:24:11,009 Reader: Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that 446 00:24:11,009 --> 00:24:15,329 Reader: we may use its resources rightly in the service of others, and to 447 00:24:15,329 --> 00:24:17,210 Reader: your honor and glory. 448 00:24:19,410 --> 00:24:21,130 Reader: Lord, in your mercy. 449 00:24:21,130 --> 00:24:22,970 Fr. Craig Swan: Hear our prayer. 450 00:24:23,289 --> 00:24:26,769 Reader: Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and 451 00:24:26,769 --> 00:24:30,769 Reader: grant that we may serve Christ in them and love one another as 452 00:24:30,769 --> 00:24:32,089 Reader: he loves us. 453 00:24:34,250 --> 00:24:35,809 Reader: Lord, in your mercy. 454 00:24:35,890 --> 00:24:37,730 Fr. Craig Swan: Hear our prayer. 455 00:24:38,089 --> 00:24:42,849 Reader: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind or spirit. 456 00:24:42,849 --> 00:24:45,970 Reader: Give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them 457 00:24:45,970 --> 00:24:48,210 Reader: the joy of your salvation. 458 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:51,880 Reader: Lord, in your mercy. 459 00:24:51,880 --> 00:24:53,640 Fr. Craig Swan: Hear our prayer. 460 00:24:53,799 --> 00:24:55,319 Reader: In our parish cycle of prayer, 461 00:24:55,319 --> 00:24:58,180 Reader: we pray for Harry and Nancy and 462 00:24:58,180 --> 00:25:00,759 Reader: Tom and Kim Hanson and Dave and 463 00:25:00,759 --> 00:25:02,119 Reader: Angel Hilliard. 464 00:25:04,319 --> 00:25:05,920 Reader: Lord, in your mercy. 465 00:25:05,920 --> 00:25:07,720 Fr. Craig Swan: Hear our prayer. 466 00:25:08,039 --> 00:25:10,400 Reader: In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray. 467 00:25:10,400 --> 00:25:12,880 Reader: We pray for the church of the Transfiguration. 468 00:25:12,880 --> 00:25:13,960 Reader: Cranston. 469 00:25:15,839 --> 00:25:17,400 Reader: Lord, in your mercy. 470 00:25:17,359 --> 00:25:19,119 Fr. Craig Swan: Hear our prayer. 471 00:25:19,599 --> 00:25:23,039 Reader: We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for 472 00:25:23,039 --> 00:25:24,680 Reader: them may be fulfilled. 473 00:25:24,680 --> 00:25:26,079 Reader: And we pray that we may share 474 00:25:26,079 --> 00:25:27,759 Reader: with your saints in your eternal 475 00:25:27,759 --> 00:25:28,680 Reader: kingdom. 476 00:25:30,680 --> 00:25:32,200 Reader: Lord, in your mercy. 477 00:25:32,400 --> 00:25:33,839 Fr. Craig Swan: Hear our prayer. 478 00:25:38,759 --> 00:25:40,559 Fr. Craig Swan: In our prayers this morning, I 479 00:25:40,559 --> 00:25:43,700 Fr. Craig Swan: ask your continued prayers for 480 00:25:43,700 --> 00:25:46,359 Fr. Craig Swan: all who live in the midst of 481 00:25:46,359 --> 00:25:47,279 Fr. Craig Swan: violence. 482 00:25:48,980 --> 00:25:51,619 Fr. Craig Swan: We pray for peace throughout 483 00:25:51,619 --> 00:25:53,180 Fr. Craig Swan: this world, especially in the 484 00:25:53,180 --> 00:25:56,299 Fr. Craig Swan: Middle East, the Congo, and in 485 00:25:56,299 --> 00:25:57,220 Fr. Craig Swan: Ukraine. 486 00:25:59,460 --> 00:26:03,220 Fr. Craig Swan: And we pray for all who have been forced from their homes due 487 00:26:03,220 --> 00:26:09,420 Fr. Craig Swan: to war and violence, and in their search for safety. 488 00:26:09,420 --> 00:26:11,660 Fr. Craig Swan: May they be received throughout 489 00:26:11,660 --> 00:26:14,259 Fr. Craig Swan: this world and offered a place 490 00:26:14,259 --> 00:26:15,299 Fr. Craig Swan: to rest. 491 00:26:17,220 --> 00:26:18,700 Fr. Craig Swan: O Lord our God, accept the 492 00:26:18,700 --> 00:26:20,960 Fr. Craig Swan: fervent prayers of your people 493 00:26:20,960 --> 00:26:22,299 Fr. Craig Swan: in the multitude of your 494 00:26:22,299 --> 00:26:23,460 Fr. Craig Swan: mercies. 495 00:26:23,460 --> 00:26:28,180 Fr. Craig Swan: Look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help. 496 00:26:28,180 --> 00:26:31,180 Fr. Craig Swan: For you are gracious, oh lover of souls. 497 00:26:31,180 --> 00:26:33,180 Fr. Craig Swan: And to you we give glory father, 498 00:26:33,180 --> 00:26:35,700 Fr. Craig Swan: son, and Holy Spirit, now and 499 00:26:35,700 --> 00:26:37,059 Fr. Craig Swan: forever. 500 00:26:37,059 --> 00:26:38,019 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 501 00:26:39,859 --> 00:26:43,220 Fr. Craig Swan: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. 502 00:26:44,700 --> 00:26:49,329 Fr. Craig Swan: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you 503 00:26:49,329 --> 00:26:54,369 Fr. Craig Swan: in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we 504 00:26:54,369 --> 00:26:56,170 Fr. Craig Swan: have left undone. 505 00:26:56,170 --> 00:26:59,289 Fr. Craig Swan: We have not loved you with our whole heart. 506 00:26:59,289 --> 00:27:02,930 Fr. Craig Swan: We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. 507 00:27:02,930 --> 00:27:06,250 Fr. Craig Swan: We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. 508 00:27:06,250 --> 00:27:10,849 Fr. Craig Swan: For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and 509 00:27:10,849 --> 00:27:15,210 Fr. Craig Swan: forgive us that we may delight in your will and walk in your 510 00:27:15,210 --> 00:27:18,170 Fr. Craig Swan: ways, to the glory of your name. 511 00:27:18,170 --> 00:27:19,089 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 512 00:27:20,690 --> 00:27:22,769 Fr. Craig Swan: Almighty God, have mercy on you. 513 00:27:22,769 --> 00:27:24,250 Fr. Craig Swan: Forgive you all your sins 514 00:27:24,250 --> 00:27:25,990 Fr. Craig Swan: through our Lord Jesus Christ, 515 00:27:25,990 --> 00:27:27,769 Fr. Craig Swan: strengthen you in all goodness 516 00:27:27,769 --> 00:27:29,170 Fr. Craig Swan: and by the power of the Holy 517 00:27:29,170 --> 00:27:31,529 Fr. Craig Swan: Spirit, keep you in eternal 518 00:27:31,529 --> 00:27:32,529 Fr. Craig Swan: life. 519 00:27:32,529 --> 00:27:33,529 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 520 00:27:33,529 --> 00:27:36,730 Fr. Craig Swan: Please be seated and I invite anyone who has a birthday or 521 00:27:36,730 --> 00:27:40,809 Fr. Craig Swan: wedding anniversary during the month of August to come forward. 522 00:27:40,809 --> 00:27:45,710 Fr. Craig Swan: Oh, it's Bruce's birthday today as well, so he gets a double 523 00:27:45,710 --> 00:27:46,910 Fr. Craig Swan: blessing for that. 524 00:27:46,910 --> 00:27:48,869 Fr. Craig Swan: So anyway, the Lord be with you. 525 00:27:50,109 --> 00:27:52,430 Fr. Craig Swan: And let us pray. 526 00:27:52,430 --> 00:27:54,230 Fr. Craig Swan: Oh God, our times are in your hand. 527 00:27:54,230 --> 00:27:56,230 Fr. Craig Swan: Look with favor we pray upon 528 00:27:56,230 --> 00:27:58,430 Fr. Craig Swan: your servants as they begin 529 00:27:58,430 --> 00:27:59,710 Fr. Craig Swan: another year. 530 00:27:59,710 --> 00:28:04,190 Fr. Craig Swan: Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen 531 00:28:04,190 --> 00:28:08,230 Fr. Craig Swan: their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives. 532 00:28:08,230 --> 00:28:10,509 Fr. Craig Swan: Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 533 00:28:10,509 --> 00:28:11,430 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 534 00:28:12,509 --> 00:28:14,029 Fr. Craig Swan: Oh God, you have so consecrated 535 00:28:14,029 --> 00:28:15,670 Fr. Craig Swan: the covenant of marriage that in 536 00:28:15,670 --> 00:28:17,990 Fr. Craig Swan: it is represented the spiritual 537 00:28:17,990 --> 00:28:19,710 Fr. Craig Swan: unity between Christ and His 538 00:28:19,710 --> 00:28:21,349 Fr. Craig Swan: church. 539 00:28:21,349 --> 00:28:25,109 Fr. Craig Swan: Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that 540 00:28:25,109 --> 00:28:29,390 Fr. Craig Swan: they may continue to so love, honor, and cherish each other in 541 00:28:29,390 --> 00:28:33,670 Fr. Craig Swan: faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that 542 00:28:33,670 --> 00:28:37,190 Fr. Craig Swan: their homes may be havens of blessing and peace. 543 00:28:37,190 --> 00:28:40,430 Fr. Craig Swan: Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you 544 00:28:40,430 --> 00:28:44,430 Fr. Craig Swan: and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 545 00:28:44,430 --> 00:28:45,390 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 546 00:28:46,740 --> 00:28:49,420 Fr. Craig Swan: And the peace of the Lord be always with you. 547 00:28:50,539 --> 00:28:54,740 Fr. Craig Swan: Let us greet one another with a sign of Christ's love for us. 548 00:28:54,740 --> 00:28:57,980 Fr. Craig Swan: Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us an 549 00:28:57,980 --> 00:29:00,339 Fr. Craig Swan: offering and sacrifice to God. 550 00:29:00,339 --> 00:29:01,779 Fr. Craig Swan: All things come from you, O 551 00:29:01,779 --> 00:29:03,779 Fr. Craig Swan: Lord, and of your own have we 552 00:29:03,779 --> 00:29:04,819 Fr. Craig Swan: given you. 553 00:29:04,819 --> 00:29:05,619 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 554 00:29:06,779 --> 00:29:08,259 Fr. Craig Swan: The Lord be with you. 555 00:29:09,700 --> 00:29:11,539 Fr. Craig Swan: Lift up your hearts. 556 00:29:12,940 --> 00:29:16,180 Fr. Craig Swan: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 557 00:29:16,180 --> 00:29:18,859 Fr. Craig Swan: It is right to give him thanks and praise. 558 00:29:20,180 --> 00:29:23,380 Fr. Craig Swan: It is right and a good and joyful thing, always and 559 00:29:23,380 --> 00:29:28,099 Fr. Craig Swan: everywhere to give thanks to you, father Almighty, creator of 560 00:29:28,099 --> 00:29:29,539 Fr. Craig Swan: heaven and earth. 561 00:29:29,539 --> 00:29:33,619 Fr. Craig Swan: Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on the first day of the week 562 00:29:33,619 --> 00:29:37,299 Fr. Craig Swan: overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious 563 00:29:37,299 --> 00:29:40,900 Fr. Craig Swan: resurrection, open to us the way of everlasting life. 564 00:29:40,900 --> 00:29:45,019 Fr. Craig Swan: Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with angels 565 00:29:45,019 --> 00:29:49,799 Fr. Craig Swan: and archangels, and with all the company of heaven who forever 566 00:29:49,799 --> 00:29:53,599 Fr. Craig Swan: sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name. 567 00:29:53,599 --> 00:29:58,400 Fr. Craig Swan: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. 568 00:29:58,400 --> 00:30:01,160 Fr. Craig Swan: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. 569 00:30:01,160 --> 00:30:03,200 Fr. Craig Swan: Hosanna in the highest. 570 00:30:03,200 --> 00:30:06,559 Fr. Craig Swan: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 571 00:30:06,559 --> 00:30:08,880 Fr. Craig Swan: Hosanna in the highest. 572 00:30:08,880 --> 00:30:11,480 Fr. Craig Swan: Holy and gracious father, in 573 00:30:11,480 --> 00:30:13,119 Fr. Craig Swan: your infinite love you made us 574 00:30:13,119 --> 00:30:14,960 Fr. Craig Swan: for yourself. 575 00:30:14,960 --> 00:30:19,519 Fr. Craig Swan: And when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and 576 00:30:19,519 --> 00:30:23,880 Fr. Craig Swan: death, you and your mercy sent Jesus Christ, your only and 577 00:30:23,880 --> 00:30:29,440 Fr. Craig Swan: eternal son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one 578 00:30:29,440 --> 00:30:34,039 Fr. Craig Swan: of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. 579 00:30:34,039 --> 00:30:35,880 Fr. Craig Swan: He stretched out his arms upon 580 00:30:35,880 --> 00:30:38,200 Fr. Craig Swan: the cross and offered himself in 581 00:30:38,200 --> 00:30:40,160 Fr. Craig Swan: obedience to your will, a 582 00:30:40,160 --> 00:30:42,240 Fr. Craig Swan: perfect sacrifice for the whole 583 00:30:42,240 --> 00:30:43,079 Fr. Craig Swan: world. 584 00:30:44,319 --> 00:30:47,509 Fr. Craig Swan: On the night he was handed over to suffering and death. 585 00:30:47,509 --> 00:30:51,390 Fr. Craig Swan: Our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given 586 00:30:51,390 --> 00:30:55,470 Fr. Craig Swan: thanks to you, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and 587 00:30:55,470 --> 00:30:57,910 Fr. Craig Swan: said, take, eat. 588 00:30:57,910 --> 00:31:01,230 Fr. Craig Swan: This is my body which is given for you. 589 00:31:01,230 --> 00:31:04,910 Fr. Craig Swan: Do this for the remembrance of me. 590 00:31:08,509 --> 00:31:12,950 Fr. Craig Swan: After supper he took the cup of wine, and when he had given 591 00:31:12,950 --> 00:31:17,710 Fr. Craig Swan: thanks, he gave it to them and said, drink this, all of you. 592 00:31:17,710 --> 00:31:19,710 Fr. Craig Swan: This is my blood of the new 593 00:31:19,710 --> 00:31:21,950 Fr. Craig Swan: covenant, which is shed for you 594 00:31:21,950 --> 00:31:23,670 Fr. Craig Swan: and for many for the forgiveness 595 00:31:23,670 --> 00:31:25,109 Fr. Craig Swan: of sins. 596 00:31:25,109 --> 00:31:30,670 Fr. Craig Swan: Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. 597 00:31:35,069 --> 00:31:38,069 Fr. Craig Swan: Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith. 598 00:31:38,069 --> 00:31:39,869 Fr. Craig Swan: Christ has died. 599 00:31:39,869 --> 00:31:41,710 Fr. Craig Swan: Christ is risen. 600 00:31:41,710 --> 00:31:44,309 Fr. Craig Swan: Christ will come again. 601 00:31:44,309 --> 00:31:47,009 Fr. Craig Swan: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption. 602 00:31:47,009 --> 00:31:51,069 Fr. Craig Swan: Oh father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, 603 00:31:51,069 --> 00:31:55,329 Fr. Craig Swan: recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we 604 00:31:55,329 --> 00:31:57,250 Fr. Craig Swan: offer you these gifts. 605 00:31:57,250 --> 00:32:01,569 Fr. Craig Swan: Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the 606 00:32:01,569 --> 00:32:06,529 Fr. Craig Swan: body and blood of your son, the holy food and drink of new and 607 00:32:06,529 --> 00:32:08,769 Fr. Craig Swan: unending life in him. 608 00:32:08,769 --> 00:32:13,150 Fr. Craig Swan: Sanctify us also, that we may faithfully receive this holy 609 00:32:13,150 --> 00:32:19,170 Fr. Craig Swan: sacrament and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace at 610 00:32:19,170 --> 00:32:19,769 Fr. Craig Swan: the last day. 611 00:32:19,769 --> 00:32:21,950 Fr. Craig Swan: Bring us with all your saints 612 00:32:21,950 --> 00:32:23,809 Fr. Craig Swan: into the joy of your eternal 613 00:32:23,809 --> 00:32:24,650 Fr. Craig Swan: kingdom. 614 00:32:25,690 --> 00:32:31,410 Fr. Craig Swan: All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, by him, and with 615 00:32:31,410 --> 00:32:36,210 Fr. Craig Swan: him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. 616 00:32:36,210 --> 00:32:39,109 Fr. Craig Swan: All honor and glory is yours, 617 00:32:39,109 --> 00:32:41,730 Fr. Craig Swan: Almighty father, now and 618 00:32:41,730 --> 00:32:43,450 Fr. Craig Swan: forever. 619 00:32:43,450 --> 00:32:44,410 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 620 00:32:46,559 --> 00:32:49,900 Fr. Craig Swan: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to 621 00:32:49,900 --> 00:32:55,440 Fr. Craig Swan: say Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 622 00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:57,960 Fr. Craig Swan: Thy kingdom come, thy will be 623 00:32:57,960 --> 00:33:00,400 Fr. Craig Swan: done, on earth as it is in 624 00:33:00,400 --> 00:33:01,359 Fr. Craig Swan: heaven. 625 00:33:01,359 --> 00:33:04,119 Fr. Craig Swan: Give us this day our daily bread. 626 00:33:04,119 --> 00:33:06,500 Fr. Craig Swan: And forgive us our trespasses, 627 00:33:06,500 --> 00:33:08,880 Fr. Craig Swan: as we forgive those who trespass 628 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:10,200 Fr. Craig Swan: against us. 629 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:14,839 Fr. Craig Swan: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 630 00:33:14,839 --> 00:33:18,480 Fr. Craig Swan: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, 631 00:33:18,480 --> 00:33:20,359 Fr. Craig Swan: forever and ever. 632 00:33:20,359 --> 00:33:22,240 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 633 00:33:22,240 --> 00:33:22,920 Fr. Craig Swan: Alleluia. 634 00:33:22,920 --> 00:33:26,720 Fr. Craig Swan: Christ, our Passover is sacrificed for us. 635 00:33:26,720 --> 00:33:29,079 Fr. Craig Swan: Therefore let us keep the feast. 636 00:33:29,079 --> 00:33:30,079 Fr. Craig Swan: Alleluia. 637 00:33:34,440 --> 00:33:36,920 Fr. Craig Swan: The gifts of God for the people of God. 638 00:33:36,920 --> 00:33:38,480 Fr. Craig Swan: Take them in remembrance that 639 00:33:38,480 --> 00:33:41,319 Fr. Craig Swan: Christ died for you and feed on 640 00:33:41,319 --> 00:33:43,319 Fr. Craig Swan: him in your hearts by faith, 641 00:33:43,319 --> 00:33:44,700 Fr. Craig Swan: with thanksgiving. 642 00:33:45,900 --> 00:33:47,140 Fr. Craig Swan: Let us pray. 643 00:33:49,660 --> 00:33:55,339 Fr. Craig Swan: Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of 644 00:33:55,339 --> 00:33:59,539 Fr. Craig Swan: your son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with 645 00:33:59,539 --> 00:34:04,019 Fr. Craig Swan: spiritual food in the sacrament of His Body and Blood. 646 00:34:04,019 --> 00:34:08,260 Fr. Craig Swan: Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and 647 00:34:08,260 --> 00:34:13,260 Fr. Craig Swan: courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of 648 00:34:13,260 --> 00:34:16,179 Fr. Craig Swan: heart through Christ our Savior. 649 00:34:16,179 --> 00:34:17,820 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 650 00:34:17,820 --> 00:34:21,019 Fr. Craig Swan: And the peace of God which passes all understanding. 651 00:34:21,019 --> 00:34:22,539 Fr. Craig Swan: Keep your hearts and minds in 652 00:34:22,539 --> 00:34:24,199 Fr. Craig Swan: the knowledge and love of God 653 00:34:24,199 --> 00:34:26,260 Fr. Craig Swan: and of His Son, Jesus Christ our 654 00:34:26,260 --> 00:34:26,900 Fr. Craig Swan: Lord. 655 00:34:26,900 --> 00:34:29,500 Fr. Craig Swan: And the blessing of God Almighty, the father, the son, 656 00:34:29,500 --> 00:34:34,139 Fr. Craig Swan: and the Holy Spirit be with you and remain with you always. 657 00:34:34,139 --> 00:34:35,860 Fr. Craig Swan: Amen. 658 00:34:35,860 --> 00:34:39,699 Fr. Craig Swan: Let us go forth in peace, in the name of Christ. 659 00:34:39,699 --> 00:34:41,300 Fr. Craig Swan: Thanks be to God.