“Easter Justice”
“He is not here, but has risen.” To the human heart those could be terrifying words. Not because it is a supernatural message that might evoke thoughts of the…
“Lip Service”
“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to…
“Hope”
I write this week from Camp McDowell in the heart of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. I am here this week for the Spring meeting of the House of Bishops. …
“Vice Hidden in Virtue”
One element of my Lenten discipline is to choose a book for study. Usually, I look for a book that offers some insight to my life and vocation. Despite my…
“A Fast”
I have been a bit overwhelmed of late by reading my social media feeds. It seems every hour I am notified that a new statement, article, witty comment, or profound…
“God Hates Nothing”
Lent starts next week. Ash Wednesday is March 5th. The Collect for Ash Wednesday is one of my favorites. It is too bad we only use it liturgically once a…
“To go in peace as you have promised”
February 2 is the Feast of the Presentation. It is a Feast Day that commemorates Mary and Joseph presenting the baby Jesus at the Temple 40 days after his birth–as…
“Epiphany”
The Epiphany is one of the Principal Feasts of our Church year. It is a fixed date feast always celebrated on January 6. The Epiphany is sometimes confused with the…
“Have Yourself a Merry Diaconal Christmas”
Merry Christmas! No, I’m not crazy. It is still Christmas. In fact, as I write this it is the 10th Day of Christmas. And while most of the world has moved-on from…
“Gaudete Sunday (III Advent)
This Sunday, December 15, is the Third Sunday of Advent often called “Gaudete Sunday.” Gaudete is a Latin word meaning ‘rejoice.’ And there is a lot of rejoicing in the lessons…
