From our Simpler Living MinistryNext week as we remember the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his pivotal influence on so many social justice issues, please read this Grist magazine article that pays tribute to his enormous impact on environmental justice activism. Click Here for the article These words remind us that Creation … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Happy New Year and Happy Epiphany! We are now in the season after Epiphany, when we celebrate the recognition of the Saviour by the Gentiles, the broadening of God’s promise to include all of humanity in the plan of salvation. Nearly 20 years ago, when John Chane served as Dean, St. Paul’s … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground In Action Committee As many will tell you, the holiday we celebrate in recognition of the anniversary of Dr King’s birth is not a day off, but a day on. How will you spend the day? Start the Day with Prayer We suggest beginning the day with a prayer from the BCP:Almighty … READ MORE…
The Baptism of our Lord: 1/9/22Penelope BridgesBeloved On this first Sunday after the Epiphany, we have leapt from the visit of the wise ones to the adult ministry of Jesus, inaugurated by his baptism at the river Jordan. Jesus receives God’s benediction while he is praying after his baptism. Luke doesn’t tell us if other … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, An ancient tradition of the Church is for clergy to make the Epiphany Proclamation from the pulpit each year. In the days before standardized calendars or Google, this was how the faithful learned the dates of Ash Wednesday, Easter and Pentecost. So here is the Epiphany Proclamation for 2022. Dear friends in … READ MORE…
Rev. Richard Hogue Jr.St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego1/2/2022 Journeys are part of nearly every story. In the western tradition, we trace back the earliest heroes to people who took arduous journeys, Odysseus stick out clearest after surviving the journey to and war with Troy in the Iliad, and the perhaps the most iconic of … READ MORE…
Rev. Richard Hogue Jr.St. Paul’s Cathedral. San Diego12/25/2021 Love Reshapes the Cosmos Merry Christmas! It is wonderful to celebrate with you all this morning. Whenever I think about this passage from John two things stick out to me: first, the light and life part, and how long it’s been since I last considered getting the … READ MORE…
Christmas Eve 2021Penelope BridgesDisappointment Transformed Alleluia, unto us a child is born. O come, let us adore him. Alleluia. It is so good to be back in church this Christmas, to gather together for our celebration, to welcome the Christ child into the world again as a community. We have longed for this. Last year … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living Ministry GreenFaith, the global climate justice organization that brought us Faiths 4 Climate Justice, invites us to step up our walk as we talk about the climate emergency. While individual behavior change by itself can’t save the planet – massive corporations, uncooperative governments, and greedy banks impede progress on climate justice … READ MORE…
December 19, 2021, Fourth Sunday of AdventPenelope BridgesThe Unwrapped Package of Advent Last week I spent a few days in Washington DC, making the acquaintance of my new grandson. Each day I watched my son and daughter in law bring in packages from the porch, as they prepared for baby’s first Christmas. Cookies were cooling … READ MORE…