Facing Our Wilderness with Jesus: My Sermon on the First Sunday in Lent
Facing Our Wilderness with Jesus: My Sermon on the First Sunday in Lent
Lent’s Bright Sadness
"Bright sadness is the true message and gift of Lent." - Alexander Schmemann
Out of the Depths I Cry to You by Martin Luther
As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a hymn written by Martin Luther which is a wonderful poem to reflect on for Ash Wednesday.
Pray in Secret: My Sermon on Ash Wednesday
"Shut the door, and pray to your Father who is in secret," Jesus teaches us. This year, because of this pandemic, many of us are forced not only to pray in secret, but to worship behind our closed door, too. Here is my sermon for this most unusual of Ash Wednesdays.
Nonet for Ash Wednesday
Nonet for Ash Wednesday
For Lent, 1966 by Madeleine L’Engle
Sharing a poem by Madeleine L'Engle, "For Lent, 1966"
Why Ashes? The Meaning of Ash Wednesday
The Season of Lent begins with the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday. But why? Why ashes? Here is my reflection on that question.
Listen, and Believe: My Sermon on the Transfiguration of Our Lord
The Transfiguration of Our Lord is an incredible miracle, but what does it mean for us? Here is my sermon, reflecting on this question.
Transfigured Glory
A sonnet inspired by the Transfiguration of Our Lord
What Does It Mean to Pray “Thy Kingdom Come”?
Jesus teaches us to pray, "Thy kingdom come." Here is a reflection on what this means for us.
My Pastoral Ponderings 