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The mind of the heart
In an essay on the nativity, Madeline L’Engle describes her struggle to accept a God who would be born of human flesh, a God who would “limit the limitless” in order to save all of creation. She struggles with the … Continue reading
Posted in Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, peace
Tagged baptism, Christmas, holy ground, hope, John 1:1-14, mercy, simple prayer, woman priest
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Edge of heaven
This Sunday, we will encounter John the Baptist, the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, urging us to repent, to turn and be baptized. What a sight this cousin of Jesus must have been, this young man from … Continue reading
Anoint and cheer our soiled face
Strange words for a Thanksgiving morning, this sliver of a verse from the Veni Creator (Latin, Ninth Century, translated by John Cosin): Anoint and cheer our soiled face, With the abundance of thy grace. At many dinner tables today – whether in … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, peace
Tagged 12 Steps, 12-step spirituality, hope, recovery, simple prayer, St. Clare, Thanksgiving
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A doorway called lament
This morning’s Daily Office includes Psalm 88. Despite my resistance to it, I was pulled into this poetry of deep lament and carried forward to the final words: Darkness is my only companion. The conveniences and devices of modern life … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, peace
Tagged 12 Steps, 12-step spirituality, 7th Step, hope, inner darkness, recovery, simple prayer
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Welcome to the edge
All Saints day is one of four Principal Feast days, commonly marked by the administration of baptism. Today (and this coming Sunday) we celebrate all those who are members of the Body of Christ, as we “express the intercommunion of … Continue reading
Posted in Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, peace
Tagged 12-step spirituality, All Saints Day, holy ground, mercy, recovery, spiritual growth
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When dreaming becomes a contact sport
Marty is interim rector at a small parish in my diocese. We visited recently and he showed me around, walking me all over the property and pointing out various improvements to the “physical plant.” He is a dreamer but not … Continue reading
The challenge of a new thing
This morning’s Daily Office includes Ezra 3:1-13, which describes the beginning of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, following the return of Israelites from the Babylonian exile. In verses 10-13, the new foundation has been laid, and so the people gather … Continue reading
Resilience is something we do.
At a clergy retreat earlier this week, we focused on the topic of clergy wellness. The approach was holistic. We discussed wellness as it pertains to our physical, spiritual, emotional and social lives. In his closing homily, our Bishop related … Continue reading
Only everything.
Folks in Alcoholics Anonymous often give prospective members the following reassurance: We will only ask you to change this one thing — EVERYTHING. Them thar are fightin’ words. A person would have to be pretty desperate to stick around to … Continue reading
The burden of love
“Love God from the depths of your heart and Jesus His Son, Who was crucified for us sinners. Never let the thought of Him leave your mind but meditate constantly on the mysteries of the Cross and the anguish of … Continue reading
Posted in Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, St. Clare of Assisi
Tagged death penalty, mercy, Troy Davis
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