Category Archives: sermons

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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Call and Community

A homily for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: “We are called to relationship, to building each other up, to sharing the Good News through being all of who we are and bringing all of who we are to be transformed by the one who calls us by name and invites us to share this journey: fishers of people and healers of the world through our willingness to walk together in love.” Continue reading

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A Voice Crying Out in the Wilderness

“A voice calling out in the wilderness has a particular and profound connection with God.” A homily for Advent 2, with gratitude to Marcus. Continue reading

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Trimmed and Burning

Proper 27, Year AHomily for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Burke VA Gospel Lesson: Matthew 25:1-13 It’s only been a few weeks now since I came back from our diocesan pilgrimage for Racial Justice and Healing. During that time we journeyed … Continue reading

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Question behind the Question

Homily for Proper .20, Year A
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Continue reading

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What kind of test?

Homily for Proper 8, Year A (St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Richmond VA) Continue reading

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Lessons We Keep Learning

Homily for Proper 7, Year A Preached at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Continue reading

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Laughing in Solidarity

Homily for the Third Sunday of Pentecost, Year A

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Richmond VA Continue reading

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Hidden Gifts

Homily for the Seventh Sunday in Easter, Year A  St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Richmond VA Lectionary Texts: I woke up the other morning from a pretty vivid dream, the kind that lingers for a while. I was walking through a … Continue reading

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