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 Abraham Published as “The Church Can Emulate Abraham” in Times-Standard (June 13, 2026) Pentecost 3 – Year A […]

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 […]

One Heart

Readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year A) This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on May 17, 2026. Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into heaven, so we may also in heart there ascend, and with him continually […]

“We Must Have the Courage to Meddle”

A Reflection for The Feast Day Frances Perkins (1880 – 1965) on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve a President of the United States as a member of the cabinet. Born in Boston on April 10, 1880, and educated at Mount Holyoke College and Columbia University, Perkins was passionate […]

“Be Kind to My Mother” – Jesus (in the Quran)

Readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A) This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on May 10, 2026. Happy Mother’s Day to you all! On this day when we celebrate motherhood in all its many forms and give thanks for our moms, I want to share with you a story about […]