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 3 – 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) […]

Three-Point Sermon about the Trinity

Readings for the Feast of Holy Trinity (Year A) This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on May 31, 2026. On this Trinity Sunday, I feel inspired to preach a three-point sermon about the great mystery of our Triune God. And in order to keep the sermon brief, I’m going to limit my […]

Tasting the Holy Trinity in Trinidad

Readings for the Feast of the Holy Trinity This reflection was shared at the annual Trinity Sacred Saunter Outdoor Eucharist on Saturday May 30, 2026 at Trinidad Head in Trinidad CA Last year on this feast day, I was trying to think of a Sacred Saunter snack that would remind us of the Holy Trinity. […]

Biding God’s Time with Gregory the Great and Augustine of Canterbury

Readings for the Feast of St. Augustine of Canterbury This reflection was shared at the monthly vestry meeting and Wednesday Morning Eucharist on May 26 (The Feast of St. Augustine of Canterbury) and May 27 (The Feast of King Æthelbert and Bertha) Collect for the Feast of St. Augustine of Canterbury “O Lord our God, who […]

Discipleship as Birdwatching

Readings for the Feast of Pentecost (Year A) This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on May 24, 2026. Happy Pentecost! It’s good to see the dove flying again. Thank you, Heidi. We gave the dove a break at Christmas and Easter this year, when we were flying the angel, but today and […]