William White and the Fruits of Long Obedience

Readings 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 […]

“What Transport of Delight”: Homily for David Alexander Moore

This 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 […]

The Angel’s Time of Harvesting

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 Angel’s Time of Harvesting Pentecost 8 – Year A – Proper 11 (Track 1) – July 19, 2026 Genesis 28:10-19aPsalm […]

One Step at a Time

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… One Step at a Time Pentecost 7 – Year A – Proper 10 (Track 1) – July 12, 2026 Genesis 25:19-34Psalm […]

Faith Propelled by a Desire for a Better Country

Readings 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 […]

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 […]