Writings and Sermons
St Paul writes, “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus.” I have a clear memory of the first time I heard harmony and realized it wasn’t every voice doing the same thing. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). […]
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Jesus is quite clear that we need to be ready, and that it is our work to be ready. What kind of ready is Jesus asking for? I worked most closely with Matt 24.36-44. The lessons can be found here (link). Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: We practiced and talked about waiting. Sermons: I’m pretty sure John the Baptist was the only person waiting in awe and wonder for Jesus last time. Which disturbs me because John was…unique. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with the collect and Luke 3:7-18. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: A few weeks ago we talked about when the offertory was blessed. When do the blessings end? Sermon: What Christmas Jammies have to do with the reading from Baruch? The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Baruch 5:1-9. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read from Edward Hays’ The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop. Sermon: When people are sent to figure out who John is, John never quite answers the question asked. The lessons can be found by clicking here. (link) I worked most closely with John 1:6-8 19-28. Listen:
Read MoreStories & Morsels: I talked about Advent wreaths, some of their history and offered some suggestions for how to incorporate them into your Advent practice. St Lucy’s feast day is indeed the 13th of December. There are tons more options if you google “Advent Wreath” with lighting or liturgy. Sermon: Our Isaiah passage is the […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked a bit about what the canons (which can be found here) have to say about the responsibilities of the vestry. Sermon: Matthew’s story about how Jesus was born focuses on Joseph and a dream. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read “Magi” from Edward Hays’ The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop. Sermon: John’s disciples ask Jesus a simple question and get a complicated answer. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 11:2-11. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talk about Matthew 3:3. Or Isaiah 40:3. And the comma that differentiates them. (Spoiler Matthew is quoting Isaiah in this verse.) Sermon: How brave must the lamb be to walk in to lie down with the lion? How trustworthy must the lion be to let the lamb live? […]
Read MoreStories and Morsels: I read “Burning Brightly” from A Spy on Noah’s Ark. Sermon: John the Baptist, Marie Kondo (who’s name I may have butchered, sorry), and the Paris agreement about carbon emissions all have something in common. How do we know it’s enough? The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely […]
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