An Episcopal Priest's Sermons, Prayers, and Reflections on Life, Becoming Human, and Discovering Our Divinity
Several years ago I was teaching a class about today’s gospel (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32), the Parable of the Prodigal Son. As soon as class was finished a man who had been sitting in the back of the room started coming…
Read More Coming Clean With Ourselves – A Sermon On Luke 15:1-3, 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…
Read More For Those in the Distant Country (Luke 15:11-32)
Bob, a gentleman who was probably in his 70s, had been quiet and attentive throughout the evening. I was teaching about the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). When I finished speaking Bob was the first one out of…
Read More The Bath – A Reflection on the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32
The collect and readings for this past Sunday, Lent 4C, may be found here. The appointed gospel was Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the…
Read More Trusting Love, A Prodigal Son Sermon: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Interrupting the Silence 