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Love wins: always, always, always.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. (John 1:5) This week has brought a deepening appreciation for the power of the Body of Christ gathering and affirming our faith, our confidence in the One who … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, Uncategorized
Tagged community, holy ground, hope, inner darkness, joy, recovery, simple prayer
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A hermeneutic of generosity
Some weeks ago, someone asked me: “Is Jesus really that concerned with the poor?” This came not from a place of disdain for the poor but more from a place of personal angst. If we are willing to sit with … Continue reading
Posted in faith, peace, St. Clare of Assisi, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, hermeneutic of generosity, hope, Matthew 25:31-46, mercy, option for the poor, simple prayer
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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
Addendum to “grudgual” post
This morning, while reading Alan Paton’s “Instrument of Thy Peace,” I ran across the following prayer, which is a fitting response to yesterday’s post… Thank you, Holy Spirit! “Lord, make me willing to be used by you. May my knowledge … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, faith, peace, St. Clare of Assisi, Uncategorized
Tagged St. Francis of Assisi
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A day of immeasurable tragedy
It has been hard to listen to the barrage of radio and television interviews related to 9/11, to hear people talk about where they were on that day. On one level, the attacks happened to all of us – but … Continue reading
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Tagged 12-step spirituality, 9/11, holy ground, September 11
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When two or three are gathered together in my name…
The work of St. Clare of Assisi, a new ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Florida, is beginning to take shape. I am delighted to be working with lay leaders Cecilia and Bill Wheeler, who are helping to launch our … Continue reading
Beyond the wilderness
When I was a second-year student at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, one of the first year students arrived barefoot for the opening service of Morning Prayer. He came to everything barefoot. Initially this bothered me, bothered the “genteel” sensibility … Continue reading
Death, the DMV, and other unavoidable boundaries
Boundaries are important. They mark beginnings and endings. They help us to sort out one thing or body from another. As I venture into multiple aspects of ordained ministry, I am finding boundaries all over the place. Almost daily, I … Continue reading
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