Category Archives: Whispers

The Ascension of Jesus is Day 1 of Thy Kingdom Come

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

Today is the feast of The Ascension – the occasion on which the risen Christ is taken into heaven after appearing to his followers for forty days (Acts 1:1-11, Mk 16:19). The Ascension marks the conclusion of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances. … Continue reading →

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Wondering and Wandering: Finding my way back to this space

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

Before getting to today’s readings I spent the morning responding to emails, composing cover letters to congregations where my name has been submitted for consideration, made some follow-up phone calls to my insurance company, then selected from my online newspapers … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Paul

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

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 →

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Lent 5 Year B Sermon

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

Isaiah 43:16-21 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Psalm 126

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“…because he delighted in me”…ugh, not feeling it

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

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 →

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No conversation, angry or loving = No relationship

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Trinity Seasons

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 →

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Look Up

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Trinity Seasons

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 →

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Courtesy Calls: how do you pronounce ‘Chrysostom’?

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Trinity Seasons

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 →

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On trees, the language of God and the Book of Common Prayer

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Trinity Seasons

Judges 9:8 The trees once went out to anoint a king over themselves. Of all the parables found in scripture, only eleven [1] appear in the Old Testament (Jesus tells 46 parables in the New Testament). Today’s passage from Judges contains one … Continue reading →

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Your faithful servants bless you

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Trinity Seasons

Psalm 145:9 The Lord is loving to everyone * and his compassion is over all his works. 10 All your works praise you, O Lord, * and your faithful servants bless you. 11 They make known the glory of your … Continue reading →

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