From the Dean: Sr Karla Maria playing in front of the chapel It’s been nearly three years since work began on renovating our Chapel of the Holy Family. When I arrived in early 2014, the chapel was functional but had yet to be appropriately furnished and decorated. I formed a committee to discern the best … READ MORE…
There’s a scene in an episode of the old TV show “West Wing” where Charlie, the president’s personal assistant, is told, “If they’re shooting at you, you must be doing something right.” The man who says this, a computer repairman, is talking about the fact that Charlie, who is African-American, was targeted by a White … READ MORE…
Showers Stories is our new series about the Showers of Blessing ministry, where we share stories of volunteers and guests. Claudia Dixon writes: A week or so ago I posted a story on the Blog about a homeless young man who regularly comes to our Showers Of Blessings and also now comes regularly to … READ MORE…
For all affected by clergy misconduct and otherwise injured by the churchMay 14, 2016 St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego1) A Reading from the Gospel of LukeChapter 8:43-48 “Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years; and though she had spent all she had on physicians, no one could cure … READ MORE…
Elizabeth Carey reports: A busy and full month has passed and our extra-long May Chapter meeting last Tuesday night was evidence of the many items that needed our attention. There are many important things happening at the cathedral that point to the vibrancy of the congregation. The usual battery of reports was presented. Staff reports … READ MORE…
“Yes, I have.” “But aren’t you writing any longer?” “Well, not as much.” “It’s just that you’d mentioned a third novel in the Laguna series. Think you’ll write it?” Conversations like this happen fairly often. You get known for doing one thing and people expect you’re going to always do that. After all, don’t you … READ MORE…
Some Sunday as you’re walking through the courtyard going or coming from Sunday service you might see a young man sitting at one of the tables, having a donut and a cup of coffee. He is a rather heavyset man with very thick light brown hair and a small mustache and beard. He is one … READ MORE…
Showers of Blessings recently celebrated its FIRST ANNIVERSARY!!! One beautiful year of offering Showers, haircuts, breakfasts, donated clothing, fellowship and sometimes music with our neighbors who live in Balboa Park. As we look forward to the coming years we are immensely proud of our work so far and we hope not only to keep it … READ MORE…
Help us celebrate Fair Trade and the anniversary of our designation as a Fair Trade Congregation on Sunday, May 8. Come to the forum at 9 a.m. for a special presentation about Fair Trade by Maria Arroyo. She has spent several months living with a Fair Trade coffee cooperative in Chiapas. You will be treated … READ MORE…
Marilyn Slater spreads the Good Word at Balboa Park’s EarthFair. Simpler Living demonstrated the impact of sea level rise on the San Diego Coastline. Dozens of children and their adults enjoyed interacting with the relief map and measuring cups of water which represented melting of icebergs as a result of excessive CO2. Visitors also added their prayers and wishes … READ MORE…