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Jesus Was an Undocumented Immigrant
No sooner had Herod heard of a possible usurper to his power than he sent his “men of might” to take care of business. The Holy Family, having been warned, according to tradition, set out for Egypt where they would find refuge from Herod’s… Continue Reading “Jesus Was an Undocumented Immigrant”
Mary’s Song
Due to our reaction against our Roman Catholic heritage, especially in the times of the Reformation, Mary has always been a problematical figure for Anglicans. We viscerally reacted against the questionable doctrines of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Mary. We frowned on… Continue Reading “Mary’s Song”
Stir Up Your Power
This Sunday the collect begins with the words: “Stir up your power, O Lord…” In Merry Old England, this was the prompt for women to begin stirring up their Christmas puddings. And at the Forney house, my wife makes the most delicious persimmon pudding… Continue Reading “Stir Up Your Power”
Many Messengers in Real Time
I was naïve enough to think that with the election over, my in-box would empty out. No more political announcements or pleas for contributions. No such luck. The campaign now goes 24/7, 365 days a year. To preserve my sanity, I just delete these… Continue Reading “Many Messengers in Real Time”
Putting on the Armor of Light
There’s a story the dean of Grace Cathedral, Alan Jones, told of John Donne, Dean of St. Paul’s in London from 1621until his death in 1631. You may not immediately know the name, but you know one of his famous lines, “Do not ask… Continue Reading “Putting on the Armor of Light”
It’s A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall
Nothing seems to be permanent when it comes to my favorite foods. First, it was wheat-thin crackers from Kuniko Rice Mills in Louisiana. Originally, I could find them on the shelves of better markets. Then they seemed to vanish so I ordered them online… Continue Reading “It’s A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall”
She Did What She Could
The other week there was a segment on “The News Hour” of Afghan women who had come to America seeking to become medical doctors. Presently, in their nation under the Taliban, women are limited to a third-grade education. Their voice cannot be heard in… Continue Reading “She Did What She Could”
Saints Alive – Honoring God and Neighbor
Month after month the Chino Valley District school board has been embroiled in controversy and lawsuits – over religion. Rightwing, Christian Nationalists have mandated that meetings would be opened with prayer. Not just any prayer, but the right kind of Christian prayer. For that… Continue Reading “Saints Alive – Honoring God and Neighbor”
Freed From the Grip of Utter Distraction
I was supposed to be successful. In my family of origin that meant making a lot of money. Or entering a prestigious profession that would make a lot of money, or at least be a tribute to the family (mainly my father). When I… Continue Reading “Freed From the Grip of Utter Distraction”
Unto Death Do Us Part
At my first church out in the Mojave Desert, Inyokern, I learned an awful lot. One thing early on I learned from this very rural community was that many folks did not have the same opportunities as I had grown up expecting. Not much… Continue Reading “Unto Death Do Us Part”
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