The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 27:4-7; Psalm 92; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45 A few years back I received a call from the Vicar for Clergy. We had at that time a Committee on Priestly Life and two … Continue reading →

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 26: 2, 7-9; 12-13, 22-23; Psalm 103; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38 A few weeks ago I presented some statistics about our Diocesan Church and offered observations of parish life after 37 … Continue reading →

The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; Psalm71; 1 Corinthians 13:4-13; Luke 4:18 Two months ago I pointed out that Deacon Paul’s seat was empty. Paul was in Hancock, an hour south of us. Saint Paul’s in Hancock … Continue reading →

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27; Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 At the heart of all relationship is communication. It is one of many things that bind us together. Communication is an … Continue reading →