Monthly Archives: March 2024

Eternity, at the foot of the cross

Homily for Good Friday, Year B St. Mark’s Episcopal Church “The dead do not turn their heads or their eyes to the right or left, but they sit in a quiet without stiffness.  When they speak their tone is matter-of-fact, … Continue reading

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From palms and branches

Homily for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year BSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church Passing from one celebration to another,from palms and branches let us now make haste, O faithful,to the solemn and saving celebration of Christ’s Passion.Let us see Him undergo voluntary suffering for … Continue reading

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We want to see Jesus

Homily for Lent 5, Year B St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Richmond VA Gospel reference: John 12:20-33 First, I want to thank the Rev. Marlene Forrest and St. Philips for the opportunity to be present with you today.  I have had … Continue reading

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The Law of Love

Homily for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year B St. Mark’s Episcopal Church There’s no mistaking it now: we are in the midst of Lent.  Branches have replaced flowers; certain words beginning with “A” have fallen from our collective liturgical … Continue reading

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