stpaul51_wpScott Richardson forwards this to us: Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized and explained, “We didn’t have this green thing back in my earlier days.” The young clerk responded, … READ MORE…
Trinity Sunday/Year B Isaiah 6:1-8 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17 Today is Trinity Sunday, that blessed day in which we are asked to contemplate the meaning and reality of the Trinity, while praying at the same time the preacher will not go on about it indefinitely. Rest assured, I feel the same way—I don’t want to … READ MORE…
Last week in his Chapter Notes, Mark Lester mentioned moving a Cathedral investment account to a social responsible, local bank. Cassie Lewis tells us more about it: Recently the Chapter voted to move a chunk of money ($47,000 or so) from its current money market fund into a money market with Neighborhood National Bank (NNB). … READ MORE…
Sermon – Pentecost – May 27, 2012 St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego, Ca. The Rev. Canon Richard Lief Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-25, 37; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Come Holy Spirit, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire. Your blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love. Amen We are here … READ MORE…
Mark Lester writes: Since my last report to you we have learned that our Dean and our Canon for Hispanic Ministries, Scott and Mary Moreno Richardson, will leave St. Paul’s at the end of June. Their ministries at the Cathedral have given spiritual nourishment to so many, and their rich invitation to “all, all, all,” … READ MORE…
We are a little late posting this as your blogmaster was on holiday. However, given the major news of Scott’s and Mary’s departure, we thought you’d like to be able to read his recent sermon–better late than never. VII Easter; the Sunday after the Ascension Saint Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego 20 May 2012 Scott Richardson … READ MORE…
Anita Wucinic-Turner continues her reflections on peace and justice Until the crisis of Naziism struck into the heart of Protestant theological scholarship there was little question about the centrality of Romans 13: 1-7 as the foundation of a Christian doctrine of state. Christians were to obey their rulers not only because they fear state sanctions but because they support its function of … READ MORE…
Can a group of festive masked Episcopalians crack the code of the mysterious Angel Gabriel (atop the Abbey) during the forthcomimg June 2 Masked Ball Gala? Just two years ago, The Abbey celebrated its centennial as a 1910 landmark. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983 and also more recently a recipient of … READ MORE…
From the Rev. Canon Albert Ogle: Gary Takesian, director of the acclaimed anti-bullying documentary “Teach Your Children Well,” told an audience Monday night at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Hillcrest that anti-gay bullying is the worst form of bullying. He explained that anti-gay bullying is quite different, saying that kids who are bullied for their ethnic … READ MORE…
Anita Wucinic-Turner writes, This question of how Christians are to relate to world power and government are an extension of my previous 2 blog submissions re: people of faith. Dietrich Bonhoeffer certainly wrestled with these crucial issues, as does every generation. Most of us have been misled into believing that as responsible citizens, and Christians, whatever government, or world “powers” asks of us, is … READ MORE…