Author Archives: Trinity Seasons
Getting to know Paul
Several months ago I participated in step one of the wider diocesan process of electing a new bishop in what is called ‘Walkabouts’. The purpose of Walkabouts is for clergy, delegates and members of the Episcopal Church in one region … Continue reading
For from him and through him and to him are all things
From today’s readings, Romans 11: Romans 11:36For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen. Wildflower protected California Poppy and “Weed-to-some” dandelion growing side by side. The natural world bears … Continue reading
Lent 5 Year B Sermon
Isaiah 43:16-21 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Psalm 126
Clouds of Witnesses: Down from heaven
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and … Continue reading
“…because he delighted in me”…ugh, not feeling it
Psalm 18:20 He brought me out into an open place; * A year ago this week I paused at Psalm 18 to reflect in my personal scriptural journal on this first line of the last couplet and specifically at the … Continue reading
No conversation, angry or loving = No relationship
A loved one recently texted to me, “no more,” adding that they “didn’t care or want to talk any more.” They had reached a point – the point – where they just didn’t have the patience to connect with me … Continue reading
Look Up
Acts 7:55But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.56‘Look,’ he said, ‘I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at … Continue reading
Persevere in Prayer
Note: A reminder for new readers of this blog. I pray the Daily Office every morning and when prompted by the Holy Spirit by a pause or a thought-like bubble, I reflect in writing, here. The reflections, thus, are spontaneous, … Continue reading
Courtesy Calls: how do you pronounce ‘Chrysostom’?
During the discernment process for ordination to the priesthood, I attended a weekend with others who were discerning the same call. These ‘discernment weekends’ are scheduled annually for the coming together of aspirants (that’s what I was) with a committee … Continue reading
TRINITY SEASONS: Deep Dives and Bunny Trails 