I haven’t written in some weeks. It’s been a rollercoaster of a January. We have had much to celebrate and just as much to mourn. On the bright side, I have accepted a call as Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stone Harbor, New Jersey and my brother-in-law was gifted with a new heart….
Remember back in the day when the trending question was “WJD, What would Jesus do?” I could be wrong, but it seemed we communally cared about the values and life of a living Gospel and living into that Gospel. Christian or not our attention was drawn to a God whose authority we sought with moral…
Every day we wake we make decisions, from small decisions like what to wear, and whether or not to put cream in our coffee to large decisions that affect the course of our lives and the people around us. As an Episcopal Priest I seek God’s Wisdom and utilize the guidance of my vows, my…
Over the Thanksgiving holiday I had the benefit of taking a break from my usual writing and studies. I took the time to spend with family and friends, and tend to tasks around the home giving gratitude for the blessings in my life; reflecting upon the discovery of my sisters, new friends and precious time…
Trusting God to provide sounds almost cliche, but it’s just about where I am as I reflect on our Gospel for this weekend. As I was writing, my wife called in a panic and upset. Her car died in the fast lane somewhere in Connecticut, about two and a half hours from home. In unfamiliar…
Joseph was called, under challenging circumstances, to fill the role of Jesus’ father on earth. Described in Matthew’s Gospel as a righteous man, he was planning to dismiss Mary, who was with child before they lived together, but instead obeyed the message given to him by an angel of the Lord to take Mary as…