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Pay it forward – “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

I am so grateful for being right here in this powerful place, right now in this time of my life. I feel fully present to this moment in my life. It feels like a new beginning – similar to a … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to retire?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

After 24 years of serving as a parish priest, I recently decided to retire from active ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church and announced it to my parish. I know it is a privilege to retire and not everyone can … Continue reading →

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Bear Fruit

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

“You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last…” (John 15:16a) Today we celebrate in the church year the feast of St. Matthias The Apostle.  Matthias was elected … Continue reading →

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Ora et Labora

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Today our Eastern Orthodox and Catholic brothers and sisters celebrate the life of a very unique and interesting woman:  Scholastica.  She is celebrated as a virgin of the church and the first Benedictine Nun.  The latter is fitting since she … Continue reading →

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A ministry of interruptions

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Perhaps you’ve seen the bumper sticker wisdom that states…  Life is what happens when you’re making plans And we’re never busier or more full of plans than in December, are we!  A former colleague once joked about our ministry of … Continue reading →

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The dangerous difference between empathy and compassion

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

On Friday, December 2, the Washington Post Metro section featured a story, Lessons learned at a mother’s knee, By Marie-Thérèse Labossière Thomas. The writer retold a story that her mother told her that helped her to understand the difference between … Continue reading →

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Be fruitful…and unsuccessful

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

                      Fruitful: 1 a.: yielding or producing fruit b : conducive to an abundant yield 2 : abundantly productive <a fruitful discussion> The goal of ministry – musical or otherwise – is to be fruitful.  To create something new and … Continue reading →

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Babe the Shepherd

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

There’s a new shepherd in town.  St. Alban’s Parish has been anticipating the arrival of a new rector for months and this week the ministry of The Reverend Dr. Deborah Meister as Head Shepherd of St. Alban’s Parish begins.  Exciting … Continue reading →

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“Nothing worth doing is completed in our lifetime, therefore we must be saved by hope.”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Several parishioners have asked me to share my experience of being an “interim” at St. Alban’s Parish. My first response is, “It has been wonderful because St. Alban’s is a healthy, active, faithful parish with lovely people.” But what I … 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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