An Episcopal Priest's Sermons, Prayers, and Reflections on Life, Becoming Human, and Discovering Our Divinity
Today's gospel (Matthew 17:1-9), the transfiguration of Jesus, is often thought of, described, or spoken of, as a mountaintop experience. And I think it is a mountaintop experience, but I'm beginning to think it's not the mountaintop experience we often…
Read More “Get Up And Do Not Be Afraid” – A Sermon On Matthew 17:1-9
Luke 9:28-43 When have you recently experienced beauty? What are some of your most beautiful experiences? Before you answer let me explain what I am asking. I am not asking when you saw something you thought was beautiful. I am…
Read More An Eye for Beauty – A Sermon on Luke 9:28-43
On the Last Sunday after Epiphany we hear the story of the transfiguration. The collect and readings may be found here. The following sermon is based on St. Mark's account of the transfiguration, Mark 9:2-9. There are times in our…
Read More When Pictures Become Windows – A Sermon on the Transfiguration, Mark 9:2-9
Yesterday was the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The collect and readings for the day may be found here. The appointed gospel was Luke 9:28-43: 28Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and…
Read More Thin Places, Veils, and Transfiguration
Interrupting the Silence 