Penitence During a Pandemic
I failed at giving up television for Lent. I gave up on the discipline when I contracted Influenza A several weeks ago. And then, it...
Being the Church
In this unexpected and uncertain season of life, we would do well to remember the consistency of God’s love and grace. Jesus says, “Come...
Towards the Throne of Grace
The season of Lent is a time of “bright sadness.” We spend forty days in preparation and reflection, in a penitent posture, with our...
Prayer at Hayes Barton
Prayer is an essential part of a Christian life. When we pray, we acknowledge our need for God, we acknowledge our faith in God, and we...
Please Respond...With Grace!
When Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son I am deeply moved. I think that it is easy to be moved by this parable because of the...
Life Together
“It is by the grace of God that a congregation is permitted to gather visibly in this world to share God’s Word and sacrament.” In 1938...
Commit to Love
This week we find ourselves well into the season of Lent. We began this journey on Ash Wednesday and it will take us through Holy Week...
Cloister thoughts...
Maybe it’s happened to you as you’ve been driving down the road on a beautiful sunny day. You find yourself appreciating the sun more...
Practicing a Holy Lent
Grant me grace, God, as befits Your kindness, with Your great mercy wipe away my crimes. Thoroughly wash my transgressions away and...
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
It was an incredible day. Although it was many years ago I can almost picture myself back there amongst the crowd. I have told the story...
