Fr Matthew Reese
“So he told them this parable: ‘Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the…
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Fr Alex Swain
Beloved in Christ, An interesting review titled “Love and human flourishing,” published in 2025 by VanderWeele & Lee in the International Journal of Wellbeing examined the…
Richard Mallory
Baptismby Steve Garnaas-Holmes You lift off the helmet of knowing,gently drop it.You take off the armor of being right.Unbuckle the chain mail of good enough—lift it…
Mtr Margaret Babcock
Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came,…
Elizabeth Wood
Dear friends, I retired some years ago, but I often get asked to help family and friends with resumes, job applications or interview preparation. Over a…
Kelsi Vanada
Dear friends, Growing up in the Evangelical church, a high priority was placed on missions and evangelism. I still feel sorrow and guilt over a mission…
Fr Matthew
Dear Friends in Christ, “You can’t anticipate a feast!… but you can always delay it.” This was something of a catchphrase of my wonderful seminary dean,…
Fr Alex Swain
Beloved in Christ, I hope the first few days of the new year are going well for you! As we progress forward in time, it is…
Richard Mallory
Presenceby Steve Garnaas-Holmes It was no messenger or angelbut God’s presence that saved them.—Isaiah 63.9 An old year has died: a death we welcome.Yet in all calamity,…
Chotard Doll
Dear Friends, When I was a child, it became apparent that I had inherited my father’s propensity for anger. Having a very eloquent sister three years…
Jordan Paul
Grant us, O Lord, we beseech thee, to learn to love our enemies, by the example of thy first Martyr Saint Stephen, who prayed to thee…
John Koza
Dear Friends in Christ, Our Gospel for today is Luke 2: 15-21: “As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. “Let’s get…