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In all circumstances
“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Continue reading
Posted in current events, lectionary reflection, prayer, sermon preparation
Tagged #metoo, Alabama election, race, Year A Advent 3
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Psalm for a commute
My God, my God, the traffic is backed up and there is no exit in sight. I am hemmed in all around by hostility; horns sound their derision and air brakes vent their anger. Evil eyes blink yellow and red: … Continue reading
Posted in poetry, prayer
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Advent
Dangerous moments in a darkened womb; the unfamiliar arrhythmia of travel, the fresh, tart taste of fear filtered through amniotic fluid, lullaby of strange sirens steering the weary; sunk in your swaying sea, time contracts creation to a singularity still … Continue reading
Posted in advent meditations, current events, poetry, prayer
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This world
A word of scripture whispered in my ear and would not let me go. Continue reading
Posted in current events, gun violence, prayer, story
Tagged All Saints, communion of saints, Episcopal Cafe, Sutherland Springs
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Timely: a psalm
Bend my time back to the moment
when You are ever present,
and let it be now. Continue reading
Friday
In God’s gospel truth, the day comes when nothing is to be done, except to shiver below the lowering sky, crouch within the trembling earth, wind down the body into the new-hewn tomb * * * The birds are the … Continue reading
Unfair
You do not reward us according to our loveableness, thank God, you are less fair, unlike our exacting, you err always on the side of mercy, balancing justice by melting down wood and iron, recasting the scales to create love’s … Continue reading
Posted in lectionary reflection, poetry, prayer
Tagged Matthew 20:1-16, Year A Proper 20
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A prayer for the end of the world
Make all things new; but do not rush forward to your new creation. Do not leave us alone at the end of the world. Continue reading
Praying with icons
I light a candle. I find it hard to meet your painted eyes. I say, “I’m sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.” Looking down from your cross, unfocused, you say, “I forgive you.” But, “You have to say that; you’re Jesus,” I … Continue reading
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Standing on the side of love
A word before worship this morning. Welcome to the Church of the Epiphany. I am glad you are here. We come together for one reason, one purpose: to worship God. To give thanks for our creation, redemption, preservation, and all … Continue reading
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