Writings and Sermons
Morsels & Stories: I talked about where “Alleluia” comes from and what the Hebrew word means. I wrote the Hebrew out in large print for the congregation, but the wikipedia page (here) also has the Hebrew text. Sermon: Why today’s Gospel had me thinking about The Princess Bride all week. At the end of the service […]
Read MoreMorsels and Stories: It’s Good Shepherd Sunday so I talked about some of the places shepherds show up in the Bible. The lessons can be found by clicking here. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: Why colour Easter eggs? I tell the story of Mary Magdalene’s red eggs. Sermon: Mary runs to tell the apostles, “I have seen the Lord!” Just as Mary, Hannah, and Miriam also proclaimed God’s miracles. The lessons for today be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with John […]
Read MoreToday we commemorate Jesus’s death on the cross, an agonizing death on a day full of pain. The lessons can be found by clicking here. Listen:
Read MoreWe remember a meal which remembered a meal. Are we ready for what follows? The lessons for tonight can be found by clicking here. I worked with Ex 12:1–4, (5–10), 11–14 and Jn 13:1–17, 31b–35. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: We conclude our series on Eucharist by talking about prayers before and after. Also some tips on how and how not to receive. The prayers I read from the 1979 BCP: Before Receiving Communion Be present, be present, O Jesus, our great High Priest, as you were present with your disciples, and be […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: Continuing our lenten exploration of Eucharist, we talked about why we use wine, along with how not to partake of the wine. Sermon: In a Gospel full of scandalous things, Jesus says, “You will always have the poor with you.” Do we still hear the old challenge to change the world […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: In our continuing discussion of Eucharist, I talked about bread and many of the levels of significance that lie behind the bread we share in Eucharist. Sermon: The son comes home, deserving nothing, and is received with joy. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Lk 15:1–3. […]
Read MoreMorsels and Stories: In our continuing look at Eucharist, I read from Henri Nouwen’s Life of the Beloved about how Eucharist shapes our lives. Sermon: God is always with us and always loves us. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked with 1 Cor 10:1-13. Listen:
Read MoreToday I didn’t preach, but recorded Morsels and Stories. Part 2 of our Eucharist series we talk about the Bible and Eucharist. (the 5 min version) How long have we celebrated Eucharist? Listen:
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