We’re living in bad economic times. Many of us are struggling, underemployed or jobless. Our politics and civic discourse are badly polarized. We are set against one another. It’s heartwarming, then, to read a story that captures the best of humanity and the season: The young father stood in line at the Kmart layaway counter, … READ MORE…
“God made man in his image, and we have been busy returning the favor,” George Bernard Shaw quipped. As usual, he was right on the money. Take a look at scripture itself for all the proof you need. It is what the literalists like to do. Adam and Eve chat with God as if he’s … READ MORE…
Do you have sites you like to visit during Advent? Trinity Wall Street once again offers an online advent calendar.
The Cathedral Blog celebrated its second year anniversary last month. Here are some blog facts for you: We’ve had: over 22,000 visitors over 300 posts over 70 contributors We average around 15 visitors per day. Our biggest day is Friday (when the e-bulletin comes out), when we may get 50, even 75 visitors. Not many … READ MORE…
Dear Friends in Christ, This past Sunday we had a small reminder of why the work we are doing together is so important. During our stewardship campaign you heard me mention the fact that we are still in a tough economy and not everyone is in the same place. That is a gentle way of … READ MORE…
“To find suitable persons for the Episcopal ministry and aid them in acquiring a thorough education” – SIM’s founding purpose on October 2, 1857 and our ministry ever since. Our personal visits with our seminarian grant recipients, whether from our home office or by one of our alumni, constantly provide us with a renewed sense … READ MORE…
“Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: we humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favour and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honourable industry,sound learning, and pure manners. “Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance. … READ MORE…
With Thanksgiving, Advent and then Christmas rapidly approaching, this is the time for rituals like no other time in our calander year. As an adult you are often the one responsible for doing all of the leg work to keep a ritual alive in your family. And while it can be hard to juggle, given … READ MORE…
I always wanted to be an altar boy… Growing up in a Catholic church in Utah in the late 60s, that wasn’t going to happen. That’s not to say I didn’t grow up in a spiritual and involved household—I mean, I thought everyone had priests to dinner regularly. My mother was heavily involved in the … READ MORE…
The Christian writer G. K. Chesterton had the right idea when he said we need to get in the habit of “taking things with gratitude and not taking things for granted.” Rev. Canon Andrew Rank has noted that “thanksgiving” is his baseline in his spiritual life – the point to which he returns to again … READ MORE…