The tradition at Christ the King Anglican Church in Birmingham is to read the great paschal homily by St. John Chrysostom. This year the homily is read by Father Zack Clemmons. Christ is risen!

Father Michael Novotny preaches on Good Friday about the first words on the cross, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Forgiveness from the cross.

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Father Zack Clemmons preaches on Maundy Thursday about a “feast fit for kings.”

Father Michael Novotny preaches on the triumphal entry of Jesus. [Palm Sunday] Luke 19:28-40.

37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

Father Michael Novotny preaches on the parable of the tenants. Luke 20:9-19.

Father Zack Clemmons preaches on the parable of the lost sheep.

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” 1 Corinthians 10:1-14, a sermon by Father Michael Novotny