How to choose a father confessor

I am doing some research on private confession and absolution. Do any of you gentle readers know of any good materials on how to choose a father confessor? For the typical parishioner, this is not really a issue, or at least it shouldn’t. They go to their pastor. But to the parish pastor, he has […]

Boasting (Epiphany 1 Alternate, The Baptism of our Lord 2009)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Epiphany 1 – (January 11, 2009) The Baptism of Our Lord Matthew 3:13-17 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “The Least and the Most” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for […]

Catechesis and First Communion Redux

My friend and colleague, Rev. Dr. D. Richard Stuckwisch, wrote a post about a month ago that really deserves further consideration.  I would commend his thoughts to you on catechesis and early communion.  They largely echo my own: Catechesis and First communion Redux

The Great Banquet – Trinity 02

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Trinity 2 (June 1, 2008) Luke 14:16-24 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “The Great Banquet” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text is the Gospel lesson just read, the story of […]

Confirmation and First Communion

My friend, the Rev. David Petersen, just made an excellent post on first communion and confirmation. Check it out here. I find that my views on life, the ministry and everything are generally echoed in Rev. Petersen’s words. This tension he describes is a real one. Every time I pass my 7 year old daughter […]