Pentecost 4 (Proper 9C)
"Who Needs Fireworks?" On this Fourth of July weekend, I want to say a few words about fireworks. But first, I should
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Pentecost 3 (Proper 8C)
"Fruit of the Spirit" Our current observed liturgical season - named "ordinary" times - is the period after Pentecost and before Advent.
Pentecost 2 (Proper 7C)
"Being One with God" The law and the prophets. There are a lot of laws in the Old Testament, handed down by
Trinity Sunday (C)
"Hope that Does Not Disappoint" "… suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint
Rector’s Blog: June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022 Beloved in Christ: A very blessed Trinity Sunday to you all. In our tradition, Trinity Sunday always follows Pentecost,
Pentecost (C)
"The Spirit, in Rush and Quiet" On this Day of Pentecost, when we celebrate the Holy Spirit, it's appropriate that our readings
Rector’s Blog: June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022 Beloved in Christ: This past winter, when the war started in Ukraine, I learned of an outreach and prayer
Easter 7 (C)
"One-ing with God" A very few thoughts on our Gospel reading — a beautiful passage from what is, in my opinion, the
Rector’s Blog: May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 Beloved in Christ: Today I was going to write to you about the joy of the end of a
Rector’s Blog: May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022 Beloved in Christ: The Holy Spirit is working among us, stirring up our curiosity, our creativity, our faith and