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A Curiosity of Spirit

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Curiosity:  from Latin curiosus “careful, diligent” akin to cura, “care” I found it interesting to see the concept of “curiosity” defined as an emotion and not an instinct.  After all, we’re clearly born with the capacity to be curious, as every … Continue reading →

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“For you always have the poor with you, and you can show kindness to them whenever you wish.”

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

There are so many people, patterns and possessions in our lives that we take for granted. We go to sleep at night assuming we will wake in the morning. We say “good bye” whenever we leave, assuming we will all … Continue reading →

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“Look, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?”

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

The title of this Daily Cup is from the portion of scripture set aside to commemorate the life of Hilda, Abbess of Whitby whom we celebrate today, Matthew 19:27-29.   Hilda died today in the year 680 AD after a … Continue reading →

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A St. Alban’s Trifecta

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

The term trifecta has two meanings, both sports-related.  I’m stretching to the outer boundaries of my sports knowledge here, but the first meaning is connected to horse racing (a sport dear to my heart because it was an important part … Continue reading →

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In Community

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

As the pilgrims who made the trek to Taiwan spoke about their experiences, a thought started to bounce about in my head.  So many of their spiritual revelations revolved around the concept that they were connected, sometimes even united, with … Continue reading →

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Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth – Psalm 86:11

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Walking briskly is recommended as the safest, simplest and best form of daily exercise for our health and fitness.  It is also more fun to have a walking buddy with whom to talk while you walk; most people walk or … Continue reading →

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In order to know one another, we must go and meet one another.

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

This past Saturday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore, I had the joyous opportunity to assist at the marriage of an old friend from Massachusetts and his bride. Apolo, who is Ugandan, was a member of my parish … Continue reading →

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Debt is a good thing?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

In blazing light your cross reveals the truth we dimly knew, how small the debts men owe to us, how great our debt to you.                 (The Hymnal 1992, number 674, verse 3) Debt is a word on everyone’s lips these … Continue reading →

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Starting a new ministry

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” – Matt.13:44   The name and background of … Continue reading →

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Welsh Rugby’s National Anthem

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

The tune Cwm Rhondda is one of those sturdy Welsh hymn tunes that are so satisfying to sing, and it has been adopted by Welsh rugby fans, turning them into “Ten Thousand Instant Christians”, as one Welsh comic noted.  Might we … Continue reading →

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