faith, Jesus, and a conversation on the road
A weekly Rector's Notes article, February 24, 2020 The invitation of Lent is to draw closer to God. This is an invitation to a means of preparation for what is a taxing, emotionally draining, and emotionally overwhelming experience in Holy Week. This is an invitation to remind ourselves once more where the focus of the … Continue reading closer
A sermon for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 17:1-9 Have you ever been to the top of the mountain? I have. I wouldn’t be standing before you without having been there. In fact, I keep going back to the mountaintop to fill my being with the glory and radiance of Christ that is … Continue reading the mountaintop
A sermon for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 5:21-37 Let your word be ‘Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No’; anything more than this comes from the evil one. Yes, yes. No, no. Let your word mean what you say. Let your word be free of double speak, of confusion, of mystery, of tricks or … Continue reading yes, yes
A weekly Rector's Notes Article, December 30, 2019 I have never made a New Year Resolution before. I have (sometimes, likely not often enough) engaged in a very devoted Lenten Practice. I've made life changes based on events throughout my life, but I have never made a New Year Resolution. Perhaps it's the little bit … Continue reading resolution
A sermon for the First Sunday After Christmas, John 1:1-18 Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy … Continue reading light shine forth
