There was a priest I knew who lived in Princeton. One evening he went to visit with a gentleman from his congregation. He had never been invited in until this day. As he approached the home and drove into the long drive, he took special notice to the meticulously taken care of lawn. It was… Continue reading Lent 1: Illusions in the Wilderness: Pleasure, Pride, and Possessions
Isaiah 58:1-12 It is good to speak truth to power, even when that power is me. Being new to my congregation and not yet officially starting until this coming Sunday, we didn't host Shrove Tuesday, so I attended a nearby church. They were a warm and friendly congregation. As I entered the doorway I saw… Continue reading Ash Wednesday, Speaking Truth to Power even when that Power is Me
Have you ever had a dream in which you didn't want to wake? Perhaps you wanted to sleep long enough to see the ending, to see what happens next. Perhaps you didn't want to let go of the feeling or of the place. Perhaps there were people in your dream that you haven't seen for… Continue reading Sacred Mountains: Recognizing Christ Among Us
I have to admit, Matthew 5:21-37, is not the scripture I would like to choose to introduce myself to a new congregation. None-the-less, God's sense of humor is vast and the Holy Spirit is tugging at my core to acknowledge the tension in the entirety of the lectionary. Truly I would like to preach on… Continue reading Relationship – The Law and the Spirit of the Living God
Matthew 5:13-20 I have struggled to sit and write this week, not for any lack of what to say, but of a lack of courage to be vulnerable. I attempted to silence the spirit that is moving within me, perhaps out of fear. Even as priest, I am still very human and the anticipation of… Continue reading The Prophetic Voice of my Son, Salt, Light and the Law
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.… Continue reading Rabbi, How do you know light?
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… Continue reading Christmas II: The Eve of the Epiphany, “Recalculating, destination Jesus”
I had the opportunity to preach and serve at St. Barnabus Episcopal Church in Monmouth Junction over the Advent season and for Christmas services. I am grateful for their presence and witness. My heart is full! It was simply wonderful. A Blessed Christmas to one and all and a very Happy New Year! In Christ,Mo.… Continue reading “Welcome Home!” A Christmas Eve Sermon for 2019
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… Continue reading Advent IV : The Prophetic Word, Making decisions in a noisy world…
I am looking forward to this evening where I will lend my voice in celebration and prayerful reflection of Father Andy Kruger transitioning from Priest in Charge to Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Cranford. Gathered together we will chant Taize. It brings gladness to my heart. I am looking forward to tomorrow, where I will… Continue reading Advent III : “A warm blanket, cup of cocoa and a kiss from God”
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