Interrupting the Silence

Interrupting the Silence is a place for spiritual reflection, guidance, and growth.
It offers practical spirituality grounded in the contemplative tradition.

  • Stop Thinking About God – A Sermon for the Feast of the Holy Trinity

    Stop Thinking About God – A Sermon for the Feast of the Holy Trinity

    What I am about to tell you may sound a bit strange. It might even sound as if I am being unfaithful and inappropriate, especially today, the Feast of the Holy Trinity. I think it’s important, however, even necessary. Ready? Stop thinking about God. You probably didn’t come here today expecting to be told to Read more

  • Living Under the Influence – A Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 for the Feast of Pentecost

    Living Under the Influence – A Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 for the Feast of Pentecost

    “But others sneered and said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’” They sure looked drunk. They sounded drunk. They acted drunk. But Peter denied it. “We’re not drunk,” he said, “it’s only nine o’clock in the morning.” So which is it? Were they sober as Peter said or were they filled with new wine? (Acts Read more

  • Blessing of a Labyrinth

    Blessing of a Labyrinth

    Last evening, May 1, our parish celebrated its feast day, the Feast of St. Philip. The evening included Holy Eucharist and a dedication and blessing of the newly completed labyrinth and prayer garden using the liturgy below. + + + Through the ages, Almighty God has moved his people to set apart holy places for Read more

  • Flowering of the Cross

    Flowering of the Cross

    One of the great Easter traditions is the flowering of the cross. People bring and place colorful fresh flowers on a drab wooden cross. What’s behind this? Is it just a pretty decoration? Well, it does look beautiful but there are also some beautiful traditions and meanings associated with the flowering of the cross. The Read more

  • Yes, It’s Still True – A Sermon for Easter, Matthew 28:1-10

    Yes, It’s Still True – A Sermon for Easter, Matthew 28:1-10

    It’s true. It’s all true. Christ is risen! That’s the only that needs to be said today. In some ways it’s the only thing that can be said. That Jesus has been raised from the dead is the only thing I really have to tell you today. Nothing more. Nothing less. It’s the same thing Read more

  • The Morning After – A Sermon for Holy Saturday

    The Morning After – A Sermon for Holy Saturday

    Jesus’ body has been taken down from the cross, received into the hands of his mother and friends. They have wrapped his body in their love and laid him in the tomb. The door of the tomb has been replaced by a great stone. (Matthew 27:57-66) This is not only a story about Jesus. It is Read more

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Fr. Mike

My name is Mike Marsh. I am a priest of the Episcopal Church. I retired from active parish ministry in 2025 after serving twenty-two years in The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas.

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