Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You … READ MORE…
O God, through your Son you have bestowed upon your people the brightness of your light: Sanctify this new fire, and grant that in this Paschal feast we may so burn with heavenly desires, that with pure minds we may attain to the festival of everlasting light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Book of … READ MORE…
Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. Then they took Jesus and led Him away. And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in … READ MORE…
The Lord Jesus, after he had supped with his disciples and had washed their feet, said to them, “Do you know what I, your Lord and Master, have done to you? I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done.” Peace is my last gift to you, my own peace … READ MORE…
Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say – Father, save me from this hour? (John 12.27) “Look! Do you like it? I’m very proud of my painting. Do you think La Virgen likes it?” Eight year-old Elie, a participant in the Guadalupe Art Program, stood by her creation. “Oh yes, it’s wonderful,” … READ MORE…
I recently had the joy of meeting with an elderly member of St Paul’s who can’t come to church due to her inability to drive. She lives alone, surrounded by pictures of SPC and former clergy of the cathedral on her walls that date back at least 50 years. Her love and caring for our … READ MORE…
A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in … READ MORE…
This Easter, I am officially joining the Episcopal Church and becoming a member of St. Paul’s Cathedral. One of the things I enjoy most about St. Paul’s is its broad inclusivity and its commitment to social justice. As some of you know, I am currently getting my Master’s in Social Work from the University of … READ MORE…
Thus says the Lord of hosts: See, disaster is spreading from nation to nation, and a great tempest is stirring. (Jeremiah 25.32) “Please, I need your help – they can’t send me back. Everyone in my barrio depends on me. They worked so hard to save money to send me north. Don’t let them send … READ MORE…
Jeff Bates received this email from his friend Ann, in Seattle, and shared it with us. Ann writes, Hello everyone, I’ve thought about sharing this or not .. and finally realized that I just cannot NOT share it. This past Saturday, I got in my car with my dog Alex to drive to my boat … READ MORE…