Tag Archives: Good news

Reason Number 47

Posted on October 10, 2014 by matthewhanisian

This week at the Vatican 200 cardinals of the Roman Catholic church are meeting with the Bishop of Rome to hash out a number of the positions the Catholic Church holds.  Most of the topics are difficult and weighty, but … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Afraid

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jimq2012

Both my parents are dead.  My father died in 2001 and my mom in 2008.  Death is tragic. Even when expected it’s rarely welcome, especially for those who must live with the absence of people they love.  But death can … Continue reading →

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Well, It’s God

Posted on November 22, 2013 by matthewhanisian

Today in the life of the church we celebrate the Apologist and Author, Clive Staples Lewis.  While I could write more than you’d want to read about what I think about the genius of C.S. Lewis, instead I would like … Continue reading →

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It is Necessary

Posted on October 18, 2013 by matthewhanisian

Today in the life of the church we have a “red letter” feast day, that of St. Luke.  Author of, “The Gospel according to Luke,” and the book of Acts, Luke has played a tremendous role in how we understand … Continue reading →

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Boys and Brothers: Begging for Blessings

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jimq2012

While not purposefully excluding girls and sisters, it seems that boys and brothers have a tough row to hoe in the bible – especially in the beginning.  Just four chapters in, when brothers Cain and Abel bring their offerings to … Continue reading →

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What if?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jimq2012

During yesterday’s church services The Rev. Deborah Meister asked the parishioners at St. Alban’s to close their eyes and imagine what they’d do if they knew time was short.  By the end of the exercise we were asked, “So what’s … Continue reading →

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Just Believe

Posted on April 15, 2013 by jimq2012

At the 5:30 pm service of Holy Eucharist at St. Alban’s Parish on Sundays sometimes a sermon gives way to a group reflection.  Tonight, after hearing from scripture about conversion and resurrection  (Paul’s experience on the Road to Damascus and … Continue reading →

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He Will Proclaim All Things to Us

Posted on October 19, 2012 by matthewhanisian

Henry Martyn is the saint we celebrate today in the life of the church–a relatively recent saint having died only in 1812.  Martyn’s life was that of a missionary, spending a majority of his ordained life abroad, chiefly in India … Continue reading →

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I Am The Walrus, William Reed Huntington and Love…What a Post!

Posted on July 27, 2012 by matthewhanisian

Two things immediately come to mind when I think about the saint that we celebrate today, Episcopal priest, William Reed Huntington.  They are two vastly non-related images, so bear with me…  First: the idea that from small things sometimes grow … Continue reading →

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Chrysostom, it rhymes with…?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by matthewhanisian

Today in the church calendar we celebrate a giant of homiletics.  He is a man with a simple first name and, to be honest, a “challenging” last name:  John Chrysostom.  He was the Patriarch of Constantinople and was one of … Continue reading →

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