I might characterize the Gospel lesson we just heard as a tale of two daughters. One of them the well-loved daughter of a Jewish leader, who was so committed to her wellbeing that he was willing to publicly humble himself before an itinerant healer of somewhat dubious credentials. The other un-named woman was an evident outcast. We have … Read the rest
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Where do we find God? Indeed, where do we even go looking for God? Especially when the obvious places, like our lovely Cathedral, are closed to us? That’s a big loss, and we feel it every day. As your pastor, the only advice I can offer you is this: feel all the feels. It’s OK to grieve; grief … Read the rest
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Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?
Sometime in the 12th century, this phrase, or something like unto it, was reputedly said by King Henry II to his courtiers. They interpreted it as a command to murder Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who had been challenging the king in matters of property and legal … Read the rest
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