Well, That Was Some Party!

Last Sunday Fr Carey asked me if I would bring the message this morning. “Sure!” So Tuesday morning as I am thinking about what in the heck I am going to say I am watching the morning news – the devastating flood in Texas. This is on top of the...

Three Lessons

One of the strengths of the Episcopal Church is its use of the Lectionary. The lectionary establishes the Scriptures which will be used by the church during the course of the year. It is closely tied with the seasons of the church year so that the designated...

The Elephant in the Room

There is an elephant in this room. Today we will speak of it. Indeed, we will even name it. I live in North Pulaski County. Someone has even spoken of it as scenic North Pulaski County. We moved there a number of years ago mainly because the place had a barn – a horse...

Good Friday

Who hath believed our report: And to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? …He hath no form or comeliness… He is despised and rejected of men; A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief… He was despised and we esteemed Him not… Surely, He hath borne our griefs… He...

How Shall I Repay the Lord?

Maundy Thursday   I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, Because he has inclined his ear to me… How shall I repay Him…   For some reason or other – and I don’t remember exactly why – as I was preparing this message – I recalled a...