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Cathedral Choir Member Susan McClure wrote this letter to the San Diego Union Trib, published today. Let me sound a note or two in defense of the Spreckels organist, Carol Williams, and the maintenance of the organ. As a taxpayer in District 8, I have helped pay for Petco Park and the revamping and upkeep … READ MORE…
Jesus said to his disciples, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you– that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, “Thus it is … READ MORE…
I want to start by saying “thank you!” Thank you to Martin Green for being both a teacher and a mentor, and thank you to all of you, for providing this place, this church is much more than a mere building, it is a community, and I’d like to thank you all for having given … READ MORE…
I have heard organ music since before I was born. How can that be you ask? My mother was a church organist. I have often said that I was on an organ bench before being in a highchair! Mom used to take me around Long Beach in my stroller on the bus to her various … READ MORE…
By now you have heard about the catastrophic, massive tornado that leveled parts of Joplin MO. Over 100 people are known dead, and as many as 1000 missing, including children who may be been literally swept away. The Episcopal Cafe points us to this message from Bishop Martin S Field of the Diocese of Western … READ MORE…
Loving God,Give us heartswhere all may enter in,ears to hear your call,hands to do your will,voices to sing your praiseand soul enoughto recognize Youin everything we do From the Prayer of those who dwell in a Monastery of the Heart Monasteries of the Heart is a movement of seekers interested in becoming part of a … READ MORE…
Here are the results of the Cathedral Blog Poll, which had 19 responses between May 4 and May 17. During this time, the counter shows we had 196 visitors. Importantly,a substantial fraction of these are people who come to the blog via a Google search and are just passing through; many others are “returning visitors” … READ MORE…
Another video from Fr Matthew tells us about the history and use of the collect.
If you’ve attended the Cathedral on Sunday morning, you’ve seen Joe Bruglio. He’s a tall, full-blooded Italian with a personality so warm and sparkling, it shines even through a white acolyte’s alb. A hair stylist who runs his own small business, Joe has a no-nonsense air about him, but he’s also earnestly seeking and growing … READ MORE…
Cassie Lewis offered the first in a series of Green Living Workshops from Simpler Living. Expressing the sacramental gift of food and eating as our central gathering point, Cassie conveyed how we can “do justice” with our food choices; participating in tasteful activism with small changes in a grand ethical movement. Kris and I are … READ MORE…