Shiphrah, Puah, and Paul: Bricks in the Center of the Labyrinth of Our Faith

Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16 – Track 1 – Year A) Exodus 1:8-2:10Psalm 124Romans 12:1-8Matthew 16:13-20 This sermon was preached at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka CA on August 23, 2026. Now a rector arose in Eureka, who loved labyrinths. He said to his people, “Come, let us make a labyrinth outside on […]

Shiphrah and Puah as the Keys to the Kingdom

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… Shiphrah and Puah as the Keys to the Kingdom Pentecost 13 – Year A – Proper 16 (Track 1) – August […]