Writings and Sermons
When I moved into my office—my only one amid the Churches I was called to, I did it with verve. I was the first new priest in 20 years, and possibly the first to use this space in longer than that, based on the dust. Boxes of books were piled into the Honda sedan I […]
Read MoreThe Lessons for the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord can be found here. I worked with Genesis 1:1-5 and Mark 1:4-11. It all begins with water: creation, Jesus’s ministry, Christian life. Mostly gratuitous Hebrew and Star Trek references thrown in, both for my own amusement. (There will be a few moments of silence […]
Read MoreThe Lessons for the Feast of the Holy Name can be found here. I worked most closely with Philippians 2:5-11 and the history of God’s name. God’s name was not to be spoken and then Gabriel had a meeting with Mary. (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you […]
Read MoreWe read the lessons for Christmas II. However, Christmas is one of the times my preaching is as much about the season as the lessons. Christmas Presents: giving and opening. How could this be about Jesus? (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you for your patience.) Listen: Christmas, […]
Read MoreI love preaching. (I was shy enough growing up to still wonder at this delight in speaking in front of people.) I’ve even gotten enough compliments beyond “Nice sermon” to think that I’m at least not horrible at it. I am not naive enough, however, to think that every sermon is my best. It would […]
Read MoreThe Lessons for Advent 4 can be found here. I worked with 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16, Luke 1: 26-38, and Canticle 15 (Luke 1:46-55). The Ark of the Covenant, the Temple, Mary and Jesus. God has had a lot of ways of being with God’s people. And how has that worked? (There will be a […]
Read MoreThe Lessons for Advent 3 can be found here. I worked most closely with John 1:6-8, 19-28. The Pharisees and their friends have a question for John, “Who are you?” It’s a good question. But it’s not what they mean. Fortunately, John has more than one answer. (There will be a few seconds of silence […]
Read MoreThe catch-all line in any job description is always “and other jobs as requested.” When you are an Episcopal Priest sometimes that line means cleaning bathrooms, negotiating with copiers, or shoveling walkways, and sometimes it means teaching theology. For the past three months, I’ve had the joyous privilege of teaching theology to future deacons. (We’ll […]
Read MoreThe lessons for Advent 2 can be found here. I worked with Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8. What do John the Baptist and Isaiah have in common? (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon starts. Thank you for your patience.) Listen here: Advent 2, 2011
Read MoreThe lessons for this Sunday can be found here. I worked with Mark 13:24-37 and the theological meanings of Advent. Advent is (one of) my favorite seasons and it always slips up on us. Perhaps there is something to that? (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you for […]
Read More
Theologybird Writes 