Welcome back to the Sacristy! "What I want out of each and every one of you is a hard target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse, and dog house in that area.” — Tommy Lee Jones as Sam Gerrard in The Fugitive Thank you for joining us for our fourth and final meditation on Advent, and our last episode 2023! We begin this episode (sans Deacon Thom Crowe) by discussing our favorite non-Christmas, Christmas movies, coming dangerously close to transforming ...
Dec 19, 2023•27 min
Welcome back to the Sacristy! It’s our third Advent Mediation for the year! Having barely recovered from the great deviled egg controversy from last week, we discuss their favorite Advent traditions in their parish ministries. After the calendar for the week, we reflect on the ministry of St. John the Baptist who announced the coming of the Christ, Jesus. As always we close with our sermon first pass with the following texts: III Advent Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8,19-2...
Dec 12, 2023•33 min
Welcome back to the Sacristy! Thanks for joining us for our series of Advent meditations! After we talk about our favorite (and least favorite) church snacks, we dive into considering some of the great hymnody of this Advent season. Hark a thrilling voice is sounding! Its Deacon Thom Crowe with us again! Here’s the poem he mentioned during the course of our conversation: Make ready, O Bethlehem; for Eden hath been opened for all. Prepare, O Ephratha; for the Tree of life hath blossomed forth in ...
Dec 05, 2023•34 min
Welcome back to the Sacristy! It's our favorite time of year! That's right, the season of preparation and expectation called Advent. We'll chat a little bit about some specific aspects of the season we really like and then begin our season's meditation at the beginning of the Church Year. Stir up thy power among us Lord, we pray! We hope our little podcast can become part of your Advent devotions. We also pray that Deacon Thom will come back soon because without his helpful guidance he has to ed...
Nov 28, 2023•34 min
Welcome back to the Sacristy! Thanks for joining us in our series about the Cosmos as Temple! After we check in on each other’s Thanksgiving plans, we conclude our meditation by exploring how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Temple themes we’ve been exploring. May he guide us by his presence and find in us a mansion prepared for himself! Our prayer is that it helps begin or continue your way down another avenue for union with Jesus. We also pray that Deacon Thom will come back soon because we are...
Nov 20, 2023•42 min
Welcome back to the Sacristy! We’re continuing a little series about the Cosmos as Temple! After some mild attempts at banter, we return to our meditation on how the universe is ordered as a resting place for God’s presence and praise. This week we’re paying some attention to the idea of sacred geography and space. As we said last week, it’s kind of a lot! Our prayer is that it helps begin or continue your way down another avenue for union with Jesus. Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, Proper ...
Nov 13, 2023•45 min
Welcome back to the Sacristy! After some pop culture confessions, mostly having to do with Taylor Swift, we’re starting a series of conversations about the Cosmos as Temple. It’s…a lot. And there’s a ton of stuff out there to read. You’ll hear about that in the episode! Anyway, we’re excited to talk about how God has ordered the universe as a venue for his glory and worship. After we chat about that, we’ll offer our sermon first pass. Thank you for your prayers and support! Twenty-Fifth Sunday A...
Nov 09, 2023•43 min
Welcome back to the Sacristy! Fathers Matt and David prepare for All Saints' Tide, November 1-2, 2023. We are joined by Deacon Thom Crowe, our beloved producer. This week, Fr. Matt takes us on a real journey with one of his famous quizzes. Then, we continue our discussion of the Communion of the Saints. As always, we'll close with our Sermon First Pass with the Sunday lessons from All Saints' Day as well as All Souls' Day. All Saints' Day : Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matthe...
Oct 30, 2023•49 min
On this first episode of a new season of the Sacristy…. What what? New content from an obscure and dormant podcast? Truly we serve a God of wonders! Fathers Matt and David indeed return to the microphones, once thought lost but now indeed found! It would be pretty funny if we stopped recording because Fr. David lost his microphone until last week. They are joined by Deacon Thom Crowe, who is helping them stay on track as a producer. This week, they’ll try to remember how to host a podcast, talk ...
Oct 24, 2023•39 min
Recorded in location at Redlight Redlight, a brew pub in Orlando, FL! On this third episode of the new season of the Sacristy, Fathers Matt and David prepare for All Saints' Tide, November 1-2, 2020. They are joined by their friend, Brent Hernandez, owner and head brewer at Redlight Redlight in Orlando, FL! After getting a sample and lesson about Brent's favorite beers from the abbey ale tradition, the guys will talk with him about the basics of the monastic brewing tradition. As always, we'll c...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min
On this second episode of the new season of the Sacristy, Fathers Matt and David prepare for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 18, 2020. That’s also the feast of St. Luke the Physician, which is fun. Friend and fellow priest, Fr. Steve Rice, joins the discussion from Winston-Salem, NC! After a new segment called Pastoring Pop Songs (yes it is as awesome as it sounds), the guys will talk with Fr. Steve about the importance of priestcraft in the life of the Church. As always, we'll clo...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 23 min
On this first episode of the new season of the Sacristy, Fathers Matt and David prepare for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 11, 2020. Musician and seminarian, Jon Jameson, joins the discussion from Montreal! After a check in in on happenings with Taco Bell’s menu and Taylor Swift’s release, they’ll discuss the theological challenges of online church as a pastoral response to church’s being shut during the pandemic. As always, we'll close with our Sermon First Pass with the Sunday ...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 22 min
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Sep 29, 2020•40 min
We’re back! Thank you for your prayers, patience, and encouragement! On this first new episode since like foreve, Fr. Matt and Fr. David catch up after a long hiatus. After covering everything from Fr. Matt’s Door Dash adventures, to streaming worship, to Fr. David’s new obsession with obstacle course shows, they’ll attempt to restart the weekly discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for Sunday July 19, 2020. As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edif...
Jul 18, 2020•56 min
On this Lesser Feast Minisode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David try to keep the weekly discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for Sunday February 23, 2020. We’ll also chat about fun stuff to do on Shrove Tuesday! As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edified by our work! Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 2 or 99 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9 Fr. Matt is the vicar of All Souls Episcopal Church, a church plant in Horizon West, FL. 10:00am Rite I Sung Mass www.allsoulsfl.org...
Feb 18, 2020•28 min
On this Lesser Feast Minisode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David try to keep the weekly discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for Sunday January 26, 2020. We’ll also chat about our parish preparation for Lent and Holy Week! As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edified by our work! Deuteronomy 30:15-20 or Ecclesiasticus 15:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 Fr. Matt is the vicar of All Souls Episcopal Church, a church plant in Horizon West,...
Feb 15, 2020•33 min
On this ninth episode of the Sacristy, Father Matt goes full on Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind while Fr. David’s own mind is blown. After a look at the Church calendar, they unlock the deep recesses of Fr. Matt’s Christian lizard brain as they discuss the Rapture and associated eschatological systems. Spoiler: whoa dude. As always, we'll close with our Sermon First Pass with the Sunday lessons for V Epiphany. V Epiphany, RCL year A Isaiah 58:1-9a(9b-12) Psalm: Psalm 112:1-9(10) Epistle: 1 Cor...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David explore the depths of their friendship. Then they discuss some of the Biblical, Theological, and Liturgical themes of Candlemas . Finally, they try to keep the discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple (or Candlemas). Proper for the Presentation Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edifi...
Jan 29, 2020•46 min
On this Lesser Feast Minisode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David try to keep the weekly discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for Sunday January 26, 2020.As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edified by our work! Year A, III EpiphanyIsaiah 9:1-4Psalm 27:1, 5-131 Corinthians 1:10-18Matthew 4:12-23Fr. Matt is the vicar of All Souls Episcopal Church, a church plant in Horizon West, FL. 10:00am Rite I Sung Masswww.allsoulsfl.orgFr. David is the rector of Emmanuel E...
Jan 21, 2020•42 min
On this eighth episode of the Sacristy, Fathers Matt and David begin by catching up on what’s been happening in the lives of their ministries. After a look at the Church calendar, they’ll begin a loose series about their favorite heresies. Not that they really love heresies per se. it’s just that they are kind of fun. For teaching orthodoxy that is. I feel like this got awkward in the show notes. Is it awkward? Does anyone actually read this far? As always, we'll close with our Sermon First Pass...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! In this episode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David do a brief recap of Christmas worship at their respective churches. Then thy do a more or less off the cuff mediation about the Incarnation of the Son of God. Finally, they try to keep the discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for the Epiphany, January 6, 2020.Proper for the EpiphanyIsaiah 60:1-6Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14Ephesians 3: 1-12Matthew 2:1-12As always, we hope that you are encourag...
Jan 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min
What even is this episode? First Fr. Matt and Fr. David over indulge in a game of Christmas Movie “yeh or meh.” Then, they try to keep the discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2019.Year A, Isaiah 7:10-16Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18Romans 1:1-7Matthew 1:18-25We pray you have a blessed Advent and a Merry Chrsitmas! As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edified by our work!Fr. Matt is the vicar of All Souls Episcopa...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 4 min
On this Lesser Feast Minisode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David try to keep the weekly discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2019. We’ll also nerd out about the Daily Office readings lately. Hey, you should totally pray the office during Advent!Year A, Isaiah 11:1-10Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19Romans 15:4-13Matthew 3:1-12As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edified by our work!Fr. Matt is the vicar of All Souls Episcopal Ch...
Dec 06, 2019•43 min
On this seventh episode of the Sacristy, Fathers Matt and David take a quick look back at Fr. Matt’s inaugural liturgical gaffe as the new Vicar of All Souls Episcopal Church. This coming Sunday marks the beginning of the new liturgical year as the church prepares for the coming of the Messiah in the season of Advent. So make sure you are nice to your barista and checkout clerk at Target. As always, we'll close with our Sermon First Pass with the Sunday lessons for I Advent. Isaiah 2:1-5Psalm 12...
Nov 28, 2019•56 min
Ever wonder what Fr. Matt and Fr. David have been up to? Turns out Fr. Matt has been founding a church! On this special episode, we’ll hear about the new mission of All Souls Episcopal Church in Horizon West, FL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2019•35 min
On this sixth episode of the Sacristy, Fathers Matt and David prepare for All Saints Tide (and the foundation of All Soul's Episcopal Church), November 1-3, 2019. This week, they invite theologian, scholar, and professor, Dr. Hans Boersma. After testing the outer limits of Dr. Boersma's patience with a game called "Name that Hans," they discuss the ancient doctrine of the Beatific Vision. As always, we'll close with our Sermon First Pass with the Sunday lessons for All Saints Sunday:Year CDaniel...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr
On this Lesser Feast Minisode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David invite Fr. Josh Gritter to join them for the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for Sunday October 29, 2019. We also thank our listeners for asking for new content! We're so glad to have been missed. We can't wait for you to hear our next full length episode: The Beatific Vision with Dr. Hans Boersma. It'll drop very soon, we promise!As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edified by our work!Year C, Track II, Pro...
Oct 24, 2019•19 min
On this Lesser Feast Minisode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David try to keep the weekly discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for Sunday October 13, 2019. We’ll also consider our burgeoning international listener baseand Golden Grahams, I guess.As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edified by our work! Year C, Track II, Proper 232 Kings 5:1-4, 7-15Psalm 1112 Timothy 2:8-15Luke 17:11-19Fr. Matt is the prospective vicar of All Souls Episcopal Church, a church pla...
Oct 09, 2019•31 min
On this fifth episode of the Sacristy, Fathers Matt and David prepare for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 6, 2019. And so, Fr. Matt and Fr. David celebrate their 1000th listen with a game. This week, they’ll discuss that basic habit of Christian devotion, the sign of the cross. As always, we'll close with our Sermon First Pass with the Sunday lessons from XVIIPentecost:Year C, Track II, Proper 22Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4Psalm 37:1-102 Timothy 1:1-14Luke 17:5-10We hope you've been enc...
Oct 02, 2019•51 min
On this Lesser Feast Minisode, Fr. Matt and Fr. David try to keep the weekly discipline of the Sacristy’s Sermon First Pass, taking look at the lessons for Sunday September 29, 2019. We’ll also consider Michaelmas, Nicholas Cage, and the Goo Goo Dolls. As always, we hope that you are encouraged and edified by our work! Year C, Track II, Proper 21Amos 6:1a,4-7Psalm 1461 Timothy 6:6-19Luke 16:19-31Fr. Matt is the prospective vicar of All Souls Episcopal Church, a church plant in Horizon West, FL. ...
Sep 24, 2019•26 min
