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Gathering gloom and fickle folks
Today the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles met together by Zoom with our bishops. Bishop John has requested that we not distribute palm crosses, as our usual custom for Palm Sunday. Furthermore, we will not even be gathering as a worshipping… Continue Reading “Gathering gloom and fickle folks”
DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST
It is most fortuitous that our Gospel lesson for today from John is the story of Jesus raising up Lazarus. Mary attempting to dissuade him from having the stone rolled away from the entrance to the tomb, cautions, “Lord, by this time there will… Continue Reading “DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST”
Journey without Maps
In 1935 the British writer Graham Greene and his cousin Barbara Greene set off into the heart of Liberia, Africa. As one might imagine, it was a rather harrowing journey with Graham almost dying as he neared its end. His goal was to leave… Continue Reading “Journey without Maps”
So, God Can Use Me
I remember walking behind our junior high math teacher who had absolutely no hair. I didn’t think we were that close. Neither did my friend Dan who said something about “Chrome Dome.” Apparently, Mr. Brodeur heard him and the next thing I knew, we… Continue Reading “So, God Can Use Me”
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Most of our days are lived in the humdrum of just getting through the day. Each day has its share of muck and mire. There’s often enough drudgery to mess up any possibility of joy. When I returned home from West Virginia, out raising… Continue Reading “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
“It seemed like a good idea at the time.” How many have had this insight after suffering the consequences of a really dumb choice. Or maybe we just didn’t think at all. Obviously, I wasn’t thinking too hard about my academic success while spending… Continue Reading “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?”
How Much is Enough?
A snarky old Texan, Jim Hightower, in his retirement runs an amusing podcast, “The Lowdown.” From 1983 to 1991 he served as elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. As Commissioner, Jim dealt with not only agricultural issues but also the problems of… Continue Reading “How Much is Enough?”
The Real McCoy
When Jai and I went to Alaska we quickly learned that there were two sorts of Alaskans: Cheechakoes and Sourdoughs. Cheechakoes were the newbies, those ignorant of custom and survival needs. As you’d guess, Sourdoughs were those who had weathered a few seasons and… Continue Reading “The Real McCoy”
Star of Wonder, Star of Night
Today is the Epiphany of our Lord. In the Western Christianity we celebrate this event by hailing the arrival of eastern sages who followed the star till it led them to the Holy Family gathered around the manger. That star sits atop many a… Continue Reading “Star of Wonder, Star of Night”
Herod in His Raging
It was a real surprise to pick up the Los Angeles Times the other morning in my driveway. Right there on the front page, above the fold was NOT the traditional Christmas tableau of the Holy Family surrounded by adoring wisemen, camels and the… Continue Reading “Herod in His Raging”
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