O Gracious Light | The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector
It’s wonderful to know that people have been using this space to share prayers that are especially meaningful to them. I’m a bit late to the party, but wanted to include a prayer/canticle that touches my heart, too: O Gracious Light Phos hilaron O gracious light, pure...
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The Prayerfulness of the Psalms | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
We are continuing to share beloved prayers from our Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Today’s prayer comes from Linda Gibson, and it is a good reminder that the psalms are...
Welcome Back | The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector
Over the past three weeks, many people have asked me some version of this question: what is it like to be back? Four months away on sabbatical leave is both a long time...
Being Patient as God is Patient | The Rev. Canon Robert A. Jacobs, Deacon
Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the weeds is a story that speaks with remarkable clarity about patience, judgement, and God’s sovereign wisdom. He tells of a farmer who...
A Prayer for Quiet Confidence | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
We are continuing to share beloved prayers from our Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Today’s prayer for Quiet Confidence is from Patrick Murray. It can be found in the...
Prayer for the Nation | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
As we celebrate the semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this weekend, we might have some mixed feelings. I, for...
A Prayer for Reliance on God | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
We are continuing to share favorite prayers from our Book of Common Prayer (BCP). If you have a special BCP prayer you’d like to recommend, please let me know!...
Jesus Before All Else | The Rev. Canon Robert A. Jacobs, Deacon
In Matthew’s Gospel chapter 10, Jesus speaks words that are both challenging and encouraging. He tells His disciples that if they follow Him, they should not expect to...
A Prayer at Baptism | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
We are continuing to share favorite prayers from our Book of Common Prayer (BCP). If you have a special BCP prayer you’d like to recommend, please let me know!...
For the Protection of Human Dignity in the AI Era | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
I wonder how you feel about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? The members of my family run the gamut, from embracing it enthusiastically in their work and tasks like travel...
A Prayer For Those We Love | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
We are continuing to share favorite prayers from our Book of Common Prayer (BCP). If you have a special BCP prayer you’d like to recommend, please let me know!...
Pentecost | The Rev. Canon Robert A. Jacobs, Deacon
On Sunday we will celebrate Pentecost, 50 days after Easter, as it commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. Pentecost reminds us that God does not...
A General Thanksgiving | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
Over the next few months we will continue to regularly share favorite prayers from our Book of Common Prayer (BCP). If you have a favorite you’d like to recommend,...
Julian of Norwich and God’s Love for Us | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
Today is the feast day of Julian of Norwich (1342-1416), who has gone over recent decades from being a relatively obscure mystic in the church to a more widely-known...
A Prayer for the Human Family | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
Over the next few months we will continue to regularly share favorite prayers from our Book of Common Prayer (BCP). If you have a favorite you’d like to recommend,...
The Gate | The Rev. Canon Robert A. Jacobs, Deacon
Jesus speaks with striking clarity about who He is and why He has come. He paints a picture familiar to His listeners: a sheepfold, a gate, a shepherd, and sheep who...
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