“Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that… we might have hope” (Rom. 15:4). Advent is the preeminent season of hope, a time when we look forward to and anticipate something that still […]
Learn more“For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man” (Matt. 24:37). Thanksgiving weekend gives us a chance to look back and to look forward: both at once. In our minds […]
Learn more“May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power” (Col. 1:11). There’s a contrast in our readings today. Our Gospel gives us a glimpse of the crucified Lord, put to death between […]
Learn more“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately” (Lk. 21:9). Someone back in the great days of journalism once said that […]
Learn moreThe 191st Convention of the Diocese of Tennessee to be held at:St. David’s Episcopal Church6501 Pennywell DriveNashville, TN 37205 Dear Fellow Episcopalians, Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! This memo contains links and instructions for […]
Learn more“He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner” (Lk. 19:7). I know we’re all sinners, but you need to understand this about our Gospel today: as a tax collector, Zacchaeus was considered a […]
Learn more“All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted” (Lk. 18:14). Today Jesus gives us another parable about prayer: a parable that matches last week’s parable, also about prayer. In that parable, […]
Learn more“Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart” (Lk. 18:1). Persistence is a virtue, at least when it comes to prayer: the set up for Jesus’ parable of the unjust […]
Learn more“He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan” (Lk. 17:16). Jesus’ encounter with the ten lepers is recounted only by St. Luke the Evangelist. Stories of healing abound in the four Gospels: powerful […]
Learn more“War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon” (Rev. 12:7). Modern battle typically begin with an assault by air: bombs from above to prepare the way for ground advance, troops airlifted in to […]
Learn morePlease have all animals harnessed or caged for the safety of everyone. Thank you! Saturday, October 1 1:00pm – Church of the Good Shepherd, Brentwood 4:00pm – Trinity Church, Clarksville Sunday, October 2 2:00pm – St. George’s Church, […]
Learn more“Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us” (Lk. […]
Learn more“As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, ‘Follow me’ “ (Matt. 9:9). Lately I’ve been thinking about the Clericus groups that I’ve been a […]
Learn more“His master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly” (Lk. 16:8). Strangely enough, the hero of Jesus’ parable this morning is a dishonest manager. Not an evil ruler, a wicked person on a grand scale, but […]
Learn more“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son…” (Jo. 3:16). Hildegard has been on the calendar of saints for a long time: she died in the 12th century, after all, at the age of […]
Learn more“When he (the shepherd) has found it (the lost sheep), he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices” (Lk. 15:5). Jesus’ parable about the lost sheep is built on a long tradition that stretches back to the time […]
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