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… Keep Wrestling for the Blessing Pentecost 10 – Year A – Proper 13 (Track 1) – August 2, 2026 Genesis 32:22-31Psalm […]
Read More Wrestling for the BlessingThis homily was preached at the Burial Service for Shirley Davis (January 11, 1935 – April 21, 2026) on July 27, 2026 by Fr. Daniel London at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA. Readings for the Burial Service “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. I go to […]
Read More “Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled”: Homily for Shirley DavisReadings for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12 – Track 1 – Year A) Genesis 29:15-28Psalm 105:1-11, 45bRomans 8:26-39Matthew 13:31-33,44-52 This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on July 26, 2026. At the 10:30 AM service, I read the following quote from Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh in place of the […]
Read More The Kingdom of God is Like a MargaritaInspired 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 Kingdom of God is Like… a Margarita Pentecost 9 – Year A – Proper 12 (Track 1) – July 26, […]
Read More St. Francis and the Heavenly MargaritaThese remarks were shared by Fr. Daniel before the Finnish choir Vox Aurea performed the Echoes of Eureka opera, written and composed by Eric Tuan on July 20 and 21, 2026. In the Spring of 2020, as this parish was celebrating our 150th anniversary, the Humboldt Historian magazine published an article titled “Christ Church: Steadfast and […]
Read More Echoes of EurekaReadings for the Feast Day of William White This reflection was shared at the monthly gathering of Associates and Oblates of the Community of the Transfiguration on July 17, 2026 According to Friedrich Nietzsche (who understood Christianity better than most), “The essential thing ‘in heaven and earth’ is… that there should be long obedience in the same […]
Read More William White and the Fruits of Long ObedienceThis homily was preached at the Burial Service for David Alexander Moore (September 23, 1943 – June 16, 2026) on July 16, 2026 by Fr. Daniel London at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA. Readings for the Burial Service This morning we gather to give thanks, to grieve, and to grasp ever more faithfully to […]
Read More “What Transport of Delight”: Homily for David Alexander MooreInspired 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 Angel’s Time of Harvesting Pentecost 8 – Year A – Proper 11 (Track 1) – July 19, 2026 Genesis 28:10-19aPsalm […]
Read More The Angel’s Time of HarvestingInspired 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… One Step at a Time Pentecost 7 – Year A – Proper 10 (Track 1) – July 12, 2026 Genesis 25:19-34Psalm […]
Read More One Step at a TimeReadings for Independence Day Deuteronomy 10:17-21 Hebrews 11:8-16 Matthew 5:43-48 Psalm 145:1-9 This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on July 5, 2026. In celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we read today the Propers for Independence Day, which means we take a break from reading the story of Abraham in the book […]
Read More Faith Propelled by a Desire for a Better Country
DANIEL DeFOREST LONDON 