Monthly Archives: March 2013

Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by matthewhanisian

“Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30b And in that single moment, the course of our human existence changed.  The sin-filled path we had been dashing headlong down, since that monumental “crunch” as Adam and … Continue reading →

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Poets of the Cross

Posted on March 28, 2013 by sonyasutton

Welsh poet and priest R.S. Thomas is described as “poet of the cross” by many and his poems often include the stark image of an empty cross – or an “untenanted” one, in his words.  He writes of an untenanted … Continue reading →

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Gathering of Shadows

Posted on March 27, 2013 by deborahmeister

Jesus said, “The light is with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, lest the darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the light, believe in … Continue reading →

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Satan

Posted on March 26, 2013 by ronatstalbansdc

The flap in the news last week about whether or not President Obama resembles an actor selected to play the devil in a new History Channel movie, “The Bible” got me thinking about the portrayal of the devil in movies. … Continue reading →

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Over and Out

Posted on March 25, 2013 by stalbansparish

I am a very fortunate woman. More times than I can count, the coin has landed my-side-up. I have been blessed by every thing and every one who has ever crossed my path; even if I did not know it … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel’s Vision Anew?

Posted on March 22, 2013 by jimq2012

The Book of the Prophet Ezekiel chronicles a ministry to exiles.  The overwhelming picture that Ezekiel, prophet and priest, paints in the 48 chapters of his testimony is the image of a God whose abiding presence provides hope to hopeless … Continue reading →

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The God of Retribution

Posted on March 22, 2013 by matthewhanisian

So I have to admit something.  When I read the prophet Jeremiah, in my head his words always come out like Samuel L. Jackson’s character in the movie Pulp Fiction (clip rated PG-13, FYI).  Jeremiah always sounds, in my mind, … Continue reading →

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In the midst of life

Posted on March 21, 2013 by sonyasutton

I am unabashedly a fan of The Hymnal 1982, still occasionally called the “new’ hymnal by some folks.  It represents so much good thinking on music in the church, finding a balance between traditional and unusual, comforting and challenging, and it … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on March 20, 2013 by deborahmeister

This week, I have been running ragged. Preparations for Holy Week, which are always consuming the week before it begins, have coincided with a personal obligation that has generated a lot of anxiety and taken a lot of time. And … Continue reading →

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Simplicity

Posted on March 19, 2013 by ronatstalbansdc

When the non-clergy staff were invited to contribute to the Daily Cups it was mentioned that our writings would somehow be related to our ministries at St. Alban’s. Sonya has been really good about that; I haven’t followed that path … Continue reading →

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