Tag Archives: Paul

So Rich It Probably Drives a Tesla

Posted on May 15, 2015 by matthewhanisian

“Every sabbath he would argue in the synagogue and would try to convince Jews and Greeks.” Acts 18:4   Our reading from the daily Eucharist lectionary is from Acts and has the recently-converted Paul arguing with the Jews and Greeks … Continue reading →

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Word of The Day: Circumcised

Posted on February 13, 2015 by matthewhanisian

Circumcised  Galatians 5:1-15, Feast of Absalom Jones In Paul’s day, to be circumcised was the visible sign for Jewish men of their faith; they were indelibly marked, changed as a symbol of their faith. For centuries circumcision, or not, was … Continue reading →

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To Be A Companion

Posted on July 13, 2012 by matthewhanisian

Today we celebrate a saint who–although a leader of the early Christian church, considered a prophet to the fledgling church in Jerusalem, even perhaps the author of one or more of the epistles–is known primarily as a companion:  Silas. Silas … Continue reading →

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