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The generous cross.
This reflection first appeared in the Fall 2012 issue of St. John’s Cathedral Quarterly, published by St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Jacksonville, FL. For several months, I worked as an on-call chaplain at an urban Level 1 trauma center. A typical … Continue reading
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Tagged community, holy ground, hope, Julian of Norwich, mercy, new ministry, option for the poor, radical hospitality, street ministry
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To thee all angels cry aloud.
I met a man recently whose bangs and forehead were laced with a silvery dust. At first glance, you might think he’d been sprinkled with fairy dust or brushed by the wings of an angel. But such benevolent thoughts are … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, faith, Recovery
Tagged addiction, Christianity, grace, healing, homelessness, hope, inner darkness, mercy, recovery, street ministry
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It’s autumn somewhere.
We are officially in the fall season, though with recent days in the 90s it has been hard to recognize. Dawn is coming later, which is always a good sign things are turning. And Wednesday morning should see temperatures in … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, congregational development, Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, Interfaith, Ministry, peace, unity
Tagged baptism, Christianity, church planting, community, holy ground, homelessness, hope, mercy, new ministry, option for the poor, radical hospitality, simple prayer, street ministry
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Making things whole.
Being with lots of people, each with special gifts and a desire to build the church, can be exhilarating and inspiring. This week at Nuevo Amanecer, a conference of individuals dedicated to building Hispanic ministry through the Episcopal Church, I … Continue reading
A taste of shalom.
God showed up again today. I was early for a new devotional gathering and watched for the women who said they would be joining me. None of them came. I couldn’t help but notice three women huddled around a nearby … Continue reading
What was lost is now found.
Yesterday I had an amazing morning, walking around for a spell to get a sense of the streets and make some new friends. I had some friendly encounters, including a rather deep conversation with a very faithful man who, in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, church planting, community, holy ground, hope, mercy, new ministry, street ministry, vulnerability
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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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“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
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, Episcopal church, faith, peace, Recovery, Uncategorized
Tagged holy ground, hope, inner darkness, mercy, shame, street ministry
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