Tag Archives: pilgrimage

Leave Behind

Posted on August 14, 2015 by matthewhanisian

“The scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.” Galatians 3:22 (The Epistle reading for the Feast of Jonathan Myrick Daniels, … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration

Posted on August 6, 2015 by sonyasutton

(updated from a posting in August, 2011) Tucked away on a quiet summer day – August 6 – is something known on our liturgical calendar as Transfiguration of our Lord.  Actually, in our lovely mastery of compromise, Episcopalians celebrate this … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage

Posted on July 31, 2015 by matthewhanisian

Amphipolis, Apollonia, Thessalonica, Beroea, Athens….that’s five cities in 15 verses (from the New Testament portion of our Morning Prayer service today).  All I can say is: Well done, Paul, Timothy and Silas! Paul and his travelling companions were not on a whirlwind tour … Continue reading →

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Graceland

Posted on July 30, 2015 by sonyasutton

We went to Graceland a few weeks ago. Thirty-three singers, together with 21 friends and family, left on July 13 for France to spend ten days singing and worshiping and building bonds of community. I don’t think any of us … Continue reading →

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Real Dazzle

Posted on July 2, 2015 by sonyasutton

A few days ago, June 29 to be exact, the liturgical calendar celebrated the Feast Day for Saints Peter and Paul, patron saints of our neighbor, Washington National Cathedral. In Sam Portaro’s brilliant book of reflections on lesser feasts and … Continue reading →

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An Angelic Poke

Posted on October 2, 2014 by sonyasutton

As choir members from St. Alban’s gear up to host an “Evening in Paris” on Saturday (to which you are warmly invited: Evening in Paris at Bistro St. Alban’s, October 4, 7:00 p.m.)  it was a wonderful coincidence, if there … Continue reading →

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Walking

Posted on September 5, 2013 by sonyasutton

When I first start thinking about plans for my sabbatical more than a year ago I knew that I wanted to incorporate walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, also known as the Way of St. James, and also fulfill … Continue reading →

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Almost a Pilgrim

Posted on August 1, 2013 by matthewhanisian

On Monday, August 5 the J2A Youth Group (15 and 16-year-olds) and their adult mentors (of whom I’m blessed to be one) will depart St. Alban’s in the early afternoon for eight days of travel in Wales.  The pilgrimage is … Continue reading →

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Wells

Posted on July 26, 2012 by sonyasutton

The cathedral city of Wells in the Somerset region of England is named, not surprisingly, for the nearby wells that continuously pour forth fresh, clear water.   Culturally, historically, and Biblically, wells have been places for gathering and for healing.  And … Continue reading →

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