St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Kansas City - Weekly Talks

"Christianity should be seen not just as a set of beliefs, but as a set of practices," says Fr. Stephen Freeman. This is a paradigm shift for many. The Eucharist is one such practice, instituted some 15 years before any New Testament Scriptures were written … “Do this” in remembrance of me … an ancient practice central to Christian worship. Today’s Gospel addresses three holy practices in Matthew 6: Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen, ascetical frippery, summons us to a sincere practice of righteousness ... before an audience of One. 1. Generosity towards the poor Acts 10:1-4 Cornelius … The eyes of the Lord are upon this Gentile man for his devotion to prayer and alms to the poor. 2. Prayer 3. Fasting These three holy practices are foundational for the People of God. In the following talks, we'll explore these and other holy practices which unite faith and practice in our lives.