In the name of God,in whom we live,and move,and have our being. Amen.My husband Brandon and Ihave been watching the showSomebody, Somewhereon Max.We watched an episode this weekwhere a gay man who has been religiousis talking to another who still is.The one still involved in the churchsays, “Church is where you gowhen you’re confused.”They’re in […]
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With the intentions of the faithful throughout your Holy Church, O God, we pray for Sean our presiding bishop, Philip our bishop, and Joseph our vicar. Give grace and stamina to all deacons, lay leaders, and all who serve Christ’s Church throughout the world. For the Light of the World, we give thanks to you,
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“Adolescence” sermon by J. Hugh Magers from January 4, 1998 This Gospel lesson is the one window we have into Jesus’ life in early adolescence. But we really can’t appropriately use the term adolescence in this context. Entrance into adulthood was pegged at the 12th year in that culture. So the visit to the Temple
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Loving God, you have received us as your children. Make our hearts shine ever brighter with the pure light of Christ, that all people might witness your all-encompassing love. We pray for the entire Episcopal Church; for our presiding bishop, Sean; our bishop, Phil; and our vicar, Joseph. We ask you to bless the faith
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God made flesh in divine humility, we pray for clergy and lay leaders of your church. We especially pray for our priest, Joseph; and our bishop Phillip. Incarnate God, be with us. Wonderful counselor and Holy Spirit, bring your counsel to those in positions of power and authority. Show them your guiding star that they
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St. John Chrysostompreached this Christmas sermonin 386.It was preached at Antioch in Asia Minor–during the first year of his public ministry.Later, he became Bishop of Constantinople.It was his skillful preachingthat earned him the nickname “Chrysostom,”which means “Golden-Mouthed.” Behold a new and wondrous mystery. My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song,piping no soft melody,but chanting full
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Merry Christmas!This year in AdventI’ve been noticing contrasts.Tomorrow’s gospel,the prologue to John’s gospel,is about the contrasts between light and dark.The light shines in the darknessand the darkness does not overcome it.This Advent, though,I’ve noticed the contrasts betweenShimmering commercial Christmas spirit out thereand the waiting of Advent in here.I observed the contrast betweenthe prophets’ call to
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Generous God, we pray for the peace of the world, and for our unity in Christ. Come to us, and save us. We pray for Sean, our presiding bishop; for Phil, our bishop, and all bishops; for Joseph, our vicar; for the deacons and all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people
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