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Between the Palms and the Passion is Vulnerability
In some ways today feels like one of confusion and contradiction. Our readings begin on “a colt that has never been ridden” and end “in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid.” The disciples “praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen.” “The…
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A Prayer for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby was enthroned today as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. In keeping with ancient tradition Archbishop Welby struck the cathedral door three times before it was opened to him. Evangeline Kanagasooriam [a 17-year-old member of the Anglican Communion] greeted him, saying: ‘We greet you in the name of Christ. Who are you and why…
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St. Joseph, a Man of Silence
Today, March 19, the Episcopal Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph, his life and faith. St. Joseph was raised up to be the guardian of God’s incarnate Son and the spouse of his virgin mother. The gospel reading for this feast is Luke 2:41-52, the story of Jesus in the temple at the age of twelve.…
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To Love or to Not Love, A Sermon on John 12:1-8
To love or to not love. That is the question in today’s gospel. It is always the question. Every minute of every day we answer that question. The answer to that question orients our way of being, guides how we live, determines what we do, and chooses the words we speak. Ultimately, our answer reveals…
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A Prayer for Pope Francis
Most Holy and Gracious Father, we give you thanks for the Roman Catholic Church, our brothers and sisters in Christ. With them we celebrate and offer you our thanks and praise for the election and calling of Pope Francis. Fill his heart with such love of you and of all the people, that he may…
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For Those in the Distant Country (Luke 15:11-32)
When I was in the first grade I gathered my stuff and took off for the distant country. I ran away from home. Fortunately, it was a quick trip and I was back in time for supper. In the years since then my trips to the distant country haven’t been nearly as short or uneventful.…
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Tyrants Act and Towers Fall, Choose Life (Luke 13:1-9)
Read the headline news, listen to the stories behind the names and circumstances on our prayer list, observe life and you will quickly be reminded of what you already knew. Siloam’s was not the last tower to fall and Pilate was not the last to hurt or kill another person. Tyrants and towers are a…
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Temptation is the Way to Salvation, Luke 4:1-13
So here’s what I wonder. What if Jesus had said, “Ok. Yes, I’ll do it?” What if he had turned just one small stone into a small loaf of bread? He’s hungry, famished. Why not fill the emptiness? Not a feast or even a big loaf. No butter. Just a little something to get him…
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Interrupting the Silence 