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The gift of encouragement.
“I want your voice on my GPS,” my friend Kate remarked a few years ago. She was driving a group of us to a retreat at Holy Cross Monastery, along the Hudson River. As often happens when traveling “country” roads, … Continue reading
With a leap, a whistle and a fart.
With a leap, a whistle and a fart. These words are borrowed from Holy Fools & Mad Hatters by Catholic priest and contemplative Edward Hays. My dear friend Betsy gifted me with this book as I headed off to divinity school … Continue reading
Gratitude for my St. Francis family
The following is my final sermon at St. Francis. Thank you Father Michael, Joan, Jackie, Deacon Linda, Kim, Dominique and Jason — and all of you beautiful people. Thanks to Len and the beloved Glenmoor flock. Your prayers and love … Continue reading
Temporary housing.
The mornings have grown fairly warm, but we all know the real summer heat has yet to arrive. Last week, I rode with a small, dedicated team as they visited a few old friends, including one woman who has been … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, holy ground, homelessness, hope, inner darkness, mercy, street ministry
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In the vesper light.
Late yesterday I was privileged to attend an interfaith prayer meeting. Though we concluded our time by breaking bread together, enjoying a feast in the salt air and getting to know one another, the primary purpose of our gathering was … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith, Interfaith, peace, unity
Tagged Christianity, holy ground, hope, mercy, simple prayer
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Radical unprotectedness.
Earlier this week, as I was fishing for information on St. Francis of Assisi, I came across a phrase attributed to Simon Tugwell, who describes Franciscan spirituality as “a way of radical unprotectedness.” The meaning of “unprotectedness” seemed obvious to … Continue reading
Four amigos.
This morning I had the privilege of meeting with four gentlemen – “pillars of the community” – who were hoping I would serve on a small community board with them. I couldn’t imagine why they would want me – I … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, community, hope, mercy, option for the poor, recovery, social justice, urban ministry
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Blessed by the most vulnerable.
As I go along in ministry, I seem to get clearer and clearer about my sense of call. Rapidly I find myself getting over the need to apologize for what often comes across as a broad and unwieldy sense of … Continue reading
“Woman, why are you weeping?’
She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.’ Easter is an immensely joyful time for those who believe and trust in the good news. We celebrate what has … Continue reading
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Tagged holy ground, hope, inner darkness, mercy, shame, street ministry
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Stripped and broken, beautiful still.
“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. (John 12:32-33) When we think of the beauty of God, it … Continue reading
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