October 9, 2022Maya Little-Saña Scripture: Luke 17:11-19On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves … READ MORE…
From Our Simpler Living Creation Care and Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) ministries: Traditional Earth knowledge has deep roots in the wise ways of our Indigenous neighbors. Unlike technological fixes that can sometimes add more unknowns to solve a problem, that may in turn create more problems, centuries of practice that is “cumulative, place-based, and … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I’m standing in front of a picture of this week’s cathedral calendar entries. As you can see, there’s a lot going on here. As we launch our 2023 pledge campaign this weekend, I want you to be aware of the tremendous amount of ministry that goes on here day after day. Many … READ MORE…
October 2, 2022Penelope Bridges Today we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, who has been called the most admired and least imitated of the saints. Francis was not a priest, but a modestly educated lay person who started a revolution against the grandeur and power of the Roman Catholic church. He dramatically rejected the luxurious lifestyle … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living creation care ministry: On Tuesday the fossil fuel industry’s favorite Senator, Joe Manchin, admitted defeat and pulled his legislation to further disenfranchise frontline communities by making it easier to build fossil fuel projects and fast-tracking the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Thanks to many organizations and individuals – including folks at St Paul’s Cathedral in last Sunday’s advocacy actions – who … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I’ve been hearing a few questions about the masterplan, the proceeds of the 525 Olive deal, and the potential capital campaign, so I think it’s time for a refresher on the big picture of our cathedral resources. When I arrived here in early 2014, Chapter was engaged in a major project to … READ MORE…
Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order of Friars, has been called the most admired and least imitated of all the saints for his passion and determination to follow Jesus’ teachings. He was an Italian Catholic friar in the early 13th century whose love for nature and animals became the stuff of legend. … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s and visitors. The Stewardship Committee and Family Ministry of St. Paul’s collaborated to offer a movie night for all ages, this Saturday at 5PM we’ll be watching Disney’s “Encanto”. Encanto is the tale of a multigenerational Colombian family, the Madrigals, and their magic gifts. The protagonist of the story is Mirabel, who … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living ministry and Creation Justice Ministries: At Simpler Living’s recent annual retreat we shared our passions for God’s creation that will inform our Cathedral activities as we all journey together in this time of climate change. Restoring Sacred Relationships with Earth by Rev.Victoria Loorz, founder of the Center for Wild Spirituality and Wild Church Network, speaks … READ MORE…
Luke’s gospel is notorious for its hard hitting and sometimes stymying parables, and we get another one today. This is one of the most confusing parables, and it’s been argued over and over again what it could possibly mean. While all those arguments are worthwhile, mostly because the archetypes for the various characters are somewhat … READ MORE…