Dean Scott Richardson tells us about the newest honorary canons of the Cathedral, who were presented with their purple Cathedral cassocks at Sunday’s 10.30 Eucharist. It is an honor every year to make new canons on Cathedral Day, the Sunday nearest the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. We have two to share with … READ MORE…
John Philip Newell blessed many at Saint Paul’s with a weekend visit a few years ago. He is one of the preeminent teachers of Celtic spirituality and a dear friend – I commend the videos presented below with enthusiasm and gratitude. For those who might be inspired to go further into John Philip’s teaching, peruse … READ MORE…
Why is it that the vacation calm can go away so fast when you get home and back into the demands of life? I always tell myself on vacation to just stay calm and relaxed like I am on vacation – but within hours of being home and back in the demands of day to … READ MORE…
Pat at the Tatoo Sometimes in life something happens to us in such a miraculous way that it simply has to be shared. And thus it is that I’m writing this article to share with my St. Paul’s Family. I recently took a trip to Scotland. I was able to check something off my “Bucket … READ MORE…
On Sunday after the 10.30 Eucharist, there will be the annual Cathedral meeting (lunch provided, in the Great Hall). This is where we we elect the new candidates for the Chapter, which functions as the Cathedral’s Vestry, or Board. The responsibilities of the Chapter of St. Paul’s Cathedral include management of the financial affairs of the … READ MORE…
Charles Hudgins asks us to revisit this updated blog, first published last year: I think everyone wants to be remembered, to leave some mark that says “I was here” – whether as grand as the pyramids or as simple as my father carving his initials in a tree at the edge of newly cleared ground. … READ MORE…
I attended the What is an Episcopalian class because I was going to get confirmed, and all youth in the parish take the What is an Episcopalian class while doing home study with their family. I was the only youth to get confirmed and take the class last year. Even though I was the only … READ MORE…
You’ll find the text on the Cathedral website, but many people asked for this worksheet that Albert mentioned in his sermon today. Click here for a larger view!
I want to thank Reverend Canon Allisyn Thomas for asking me to write this, and to Melinda for helping say what I really mean. Before I tell you my experience in the class, I should tell you why we decided to attend this class. Both Melinda and I are extremely interested in history in general … READ MORE…
From the Irish Church News: Last month a leading gay Anglican cleric returned to his native Ireland after a two-day conference in Geneva, Switzerland on HIV, theology and human rights which highlighted a standoff between various parties, faiths and governments in the battle to tackle AIDS. The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle of San Diego, who … READ MORE…