To Desire a Better Country

Readings for the Feast of Independence Day Inspired by Bishop Rob Wright’s weekly practice of writing a 150-word reflection on the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary readings, I’m going to try to write a reflection on the readings each week in 250 words or less…(this week, in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary) To Desire a Better CountryThe Feast […]

That We May Be Made a Holy Temple

Inspired by Bishop Rob Wright’s weekly practice of writing a 150-word reflection on the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary readings, I’m going to try to write a reflection on the readings each week in 250 words or less… That We May Be Made a Holy TemplePentecost 5 – Year A – Proper 8 (Track 1) – June 28, 2026 […]

The Sword and the Sparrow

Readings for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7 – Track 1 – Year A) Genesis 21:8-21Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17Romans 6:1b-11Matthew 10:24-39 This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on June 21, 2026. Happy Father’s Day! Ironically, Jesus’s message for us this Father’s Day is, “I have come to set a man against his […]

How Much More!

Inspired by Bishop Rob Wright’s weekly practice of writing a 150-word reflection on the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary readings, I’m going to try to write a reflection on the readings each week in 250 words or less… How Much More!Pentecost 4 – Year A – Proper 7 (Track 1) – June 21, 2026 Genesis 21:8-21Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17Romans 6:1b-11Matthew […]

Blessed are Bert and Sheena

Readings for the Wedding of Ralph Herbert Hafar III and Sheena Marie Ruchte Song of Solomon 2:10 – 13; 8:6 – 7 Psalm 67 1 Corinthians 13:1 – 13 Matthew 5:1 – 10 This sermon was preached at the Wedding of Bert and Sheena on Saturday June 13, 2026 at Christ Episcopal Church Eureka CA Blessed are […]

The Hospitality of Abraham

Inspired by Bishop Rob Wright’s weekly practice of writing a 150-word reflection on the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary readings, I’m going to try to write a reflection on the readings each week in 250 words or less… The Hospitality of AbrahamPentecost 3 – Year A – Proper 6 (Track 1) – June 14, 2026 Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)Psalm 116:1, […]

A House of Blessing for All Families of the Earth

Readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 5 – Track 1 – Year A) Genesis 12:1-9Psalm 33:1-12Romans 4:13-25Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on June 7, 2026. This year, we begin the long green season of Trinitytide with a call, a vocation, and the beginning of a journey. […]

The House of God and the Heap of Ruins

Inspired by Bishop Rob Wright’s weekly practice of writing a 150-word reflection on the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary readings, I’m going to try to write a reflection on the readings each week in 250 words or less… The House of God and the Heap of Ruins Pentecost 2 – Year A – Proper 5 (Track 1) […]