Monthly Archives: July 2020

 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. You know the jokes that begin, “I have good news, and I have bad news.”   A teenage boy walks into the living room and … Continue reading →

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. If Louise Connor had her way this morning, I am certain she would tell me not to waste time talking about her, but instead … Continue reading →

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. Jonathan and his unnamed armor-bearer and their exploits against the Philistines: that’s the story for today — but, not just yet. First, a look … Continue reading →

THE LAST CHAPTER BUT ONE  in The Rule of Saint Benedict closes with this admonition to monks: Let them prefer nothing whatever to Christ, and may he bring us all together to everlasting life (The Rule of St. Benedict. Chapter … Continue reading →

A Homily for ADOTS Morning Prayer:  10 July 2020 (1 Corinthians 10) I must begin with a couple of disclaimers.  First, this homily is not an exegesis of 1 Corinthians 10; it is not the way I would teach this … Continue reading →