Luke 5:8 The words of St Peter in today’s gospel: “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord” And we know, of course, that Our Lord did not depart from Peter. Since Christmas the church’s liturgy has led us on a journey through the gospel readings. The […]
Sermon preached at Pusey House, Oxford, on May 22nd 2019
Peter Toon Memorial Sermon preached at Pusey House, Oxford, on May 22nd 2019by Fr Tony Noble, Rector Emeritus of All Saints, San Diego, California (TEC). Fr Tony Noble is an Australian, ordained in 1980 to the priesthood in the Diocese of Adelaide. From1985-2003 he was Vicar of St Mark’s, Fitzroy, […]
Sermon at All Saints’ Church San Diego June 9, 2019
Sermon preached at All Saints Church, San Diego by Fr Tony Noble, Rector Emeritus The Feast of Pentecost, June 9th 2019 John 7:37-39 “On the last & greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood up & said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me & […]
All Saints’ Sunday, 2017 Nov 5
ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY Father Tony Noble. Rector Emeritus – All Saints’ Episcopal Church, San Diego, CA SHOWING THE WAY TO HEAVEN Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”. Seeing God is what the saints in Heaven do. Today we honor them as we keep […]
All Saints’ Centenary – June 10th 2012
JESUS IS HERE! Sermon preached at High Mass to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the laying of the Foundation Stone of All Saints’ Church, San Diego by the Rector Emeritus, Fr Tony Noble Sunday June 10th 2012 Ephesians 2:19-20 “So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you […]
My final sermon as Rector
SEEING & TOUCHING JESUS Sermon preached by Fr Tony Noble on Sunday March 6th, 2011 Matthew 17:5 “He was still speaking when, lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said: ‘This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him.” […]
Epiphany 8
TRUSTING IN THE LORD Sermon preached by Fr Tony Noble on Sunday February 27th, 2011 Matthew 6:25 Jesus said: “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life”. It was a great joy at the 8 o’clock Mass this morning to celebrate two baptisms. This is […]
SHOW ME THAT YOU ARE REDEEMED Sermon preached by Fr Tony Noble on Sunday February 13th, 2011 Matthew 5:20 “Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and pharacies, you will never enter the gates of heaven.” This text is the verse immediately before today’s gospel reading from […]
Epiphany 4
HUNGERING FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON JANUARY 30, 2011 Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” The last 50 years have seen a strong emphasis on social justice as an expression of Christian discipleship – […]
Epiphany 3
THE LOOK OF JESUS SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON JANUARY 23, 2011 Matthew 4:19 “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” The story of the calling of the first four apostles is rather extraordinary. Here are Peter and Andrew going about their […]