Interrupting the Silence

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

  • The Decisive Moments – A Sermon On Luke 4:1-13

    The Decisive Moments – A Sermon On Luke 4:1-13

    Decisive Moments When you look back on your life what have been some of the decisive moments?  I’m not asking about the routine decisions and choices we make every day. I’m asking about those decisions that have profound and lasting consequences. They are the decisions that reveal who we are and what it means to… Read more

  • Rethinking Ash Wednesday And Lent – A Sermon On Isaiah 58:1-12

    Rethinking Ash Wednesday And Lent – A Sermon On Isaiah 58:1-12

    Years ago I heard a story about a priest who went to a new parish. I don’t know if it really happened; it probably didn’t, but I think there’s some truth in the story.  Anyway, the priest was meeting and getting to know the people and would ask about their relationship with God. Most responded… Read more

  • Life Transfigured, Life Disfigured – A Sermon On Luke 9:28-43

    Life Transfigured, Life Disfigured – A Sermon On Luke 9:28-43

    “Life is so beautiful. Life is so hard.” That’s a phrase the author Kate Bowler often uses. It’s a reality we’ve all experienced. It’s a truth today’s gospel (Luke 9:28-43) holds before us.  It’s not an easy truth to accept or live. I’d much rather stand on the Mount of Transfiguration than beg in the… Read more

  • Taking The Gospel To Heart – A Sermon On Luke 6:27-38

    Taking The Gospel To Heart – A Sermon On Luke 6:27-38

    Today’s gospel (Luke 6:27-38) is one of those texts that some say preaches itself. The text itself is the sermon. It’s even called the Sermon on the Plain in recognition that Jesus “stood on a level place” while preaching. I spoke about that level place in last Sunday’s sermon about blessings and woes. Jesus continues… Read more

  • Blessings, Woes, And A Level Place – A Sermon On Luke 6:17-26

    Blessings, Woes, And A Level Place – A Sermon On Luke 6:17-26

    One of the things I struggle with is my sense of privilege, power, and position. I don’t miss a meal unless I choose to. I can pay my bills on time and still have a little money left over at the end of the month. Every now and then someone will get upset with or… Read more

  • It’s Not About The Fish – A Sermon On Luke 5:1-11

    It’s Not About The Fish – A Sermon On Luke 5:1-11

    For as long as I can remember, whenever I’ve come to today’s gospel (Luke 5:1-11) my focus has always been on the great catch of fish – two boatloads of fish. That’s a lot of fish – so many fish the nets were beginning to break, so many fish the boats began to sink.  Simon… 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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