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Water in the Wilderness

Posted on September 27, 2020 by

Lectionary Readings: Exodus 17:1-7Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16Philippians 2:1-13Matthew 21:23-32 I went through a phase in my childhood, like a lot of children do, where I was fascinated with magic tricks. You know the kind I mean…the secret slight-of-hand things that you … Continue reading →

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Holding Space for Hope: A Liturgy of Hope and Healing

Posted on September 19, 2020 by

Originally posted on Virtual Chapel of St. Phoebe:
https://youtu.be/zPoFM2womEQ Holding Space for Hope A Liturgy of Hope and Healing for [extra]Ordinary Time Visit our Facebook Page for Live Stream Premiere: https://www.facebook.com/stphoebeschool Welcome and Opening to Hope: Welcome to Holding Space…

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I am the way

Posted on May 10, 2020 by

Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Virtual Worship Lectionary Readings for May 10 A few weeks ago, on the first Sunday after Easter, I came to the defense of our friend the apostle … Continue reading →

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Ashes and Chalk

Posted on February 26, 2020 by

Homily for Ash Wednesday St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Richmond, VA Last year, Ash Wednesday happened to coincide with my Spring Break at VCU.  It was a transitional time for me, literally: I was in the midst of serving as transitional … Continue reading →

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“Yes” is Enough

Posted on February 16, 2020 by

Homily for Epiphany 6 Year A St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Richmond, Virginia Lectionary Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 I realize this is probably a dangerous way to begin a homily, but I want to invite you to … Continue reading →

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Called to Community

Posted on January 26, 2020 by

Homily for Epiphany 3, Year A (January 26, 2020) St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Richmond, VA Lectionary Texts I was at an academic conference last weekend and had the opportunity to hear a talk by Stacey Abrams focused on her deeply … Continue reading →

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Magnificat

Posted on August 15, 2019 by

Originally posted on small points of light:
August 15: ?Feast of St. Mary My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in you, O God my Savior, for you have looked with favor on your lowly servant.…

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Teachable Moments

Posted on August 4, 2019 by

Homily for Proper 13 Year C Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Richmond, VA Lectionary Readings: Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21 Christ who is all and in all, teach us to listen to the lessons you … Continue reading →

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In the picture

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

Homily for the First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday) Year C St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Richmond VA June 16, 2019 Lectionary Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 Psalm 8   [Of note: In the Children’s Sermon immediately preceding this … Continue reading →

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What then should we do?

Posted on December 16, 2018 by

Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year C December 16, 2018 Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Richmond VA Lectionary Readings Referenced: Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 For better or for worse, we need people in our lives who will … Continue reading →

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