First reading and Psalm Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124 Second reading Romans 12:1-8 Gospel Matthew 16:13-20 Theme: As members of Christ's body we are transformed by God to recognize both who Jesus is, and what God's purposes are. In this state we can resist the evil rulers of our time knowing that God is acting with... Continue Reading →
St. Athanasius “On the Incarnation of the Word”
In 2011 Renovaré released its list of 25 books every Christian should read; while I would change a few selections, I feel it is a tremendous list. So as I introduce what I feel to be the great literature of Christianity, I will first go through their list in the order it appears. Part devotional,... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursdays
St. Anthony was early monk who lived in the Egyptian desert considered one of the great saints of his time, his short proverbs are great wisdom for the Church today. These are two of my favorites. Saint Anthony said: "Our life and our death is with our neighbor. If we gain our brother, we have... Continue Reading →
Wednesday with the Wesleys
O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise! The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace. My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of thy name. He breaks the... Continue Reading →
The Beauty of the Church
A great poem from an underappreciated poet. THE STARLIGHT NIGHT Look at the stars! look, look up at the skies! O look at all the fire-folk sitting in the air! The bright boroughs, the circle-citadels there! Down in dim woods the diamond delves! the elves'-eyes! The grey lawns cold where gold, where quickgold... Continue Reading →
Prayer for the Week
Father, I abandon myself into you hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you; I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, and in all you creatures. I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend my... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Readings: Proper 15
First reading and Psalm Genesis 45:1-15 Psalm 133 Alternate First reading and Psalm Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Psalm 67 Second reading Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Gospel Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28 As we have taken in the glory and grace of God we must be quick to allow that same grace to flow out of us even to... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 