I walked into a retail store last Friday, July 5, and the shelves that were just recently filled with must-have summer items and decorations were, shockingly, bare. They were completely empty. My only guess was that since the 4th had come and gone, summer…
I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July celebration. Perhaps, since it was yesterday, you are still celebrating. I preached a sermon many years ago on the history of what we call Independence Day. Here are a few interesting items I…
The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church comes to an end today after a busy week of worship, resolutions, and conversations. I will make available a summary of all actions of the Convention once it has been assembled. As I mentioned last week,…
The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church begins this Sunday and runs through Friday, June 28, in Louisville, Kentucky. One of the many actions that will take place includes the election of the 28th Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church. This…
Happy Flag Day! This day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. Later, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day. In 1949, on August 3, National Flag Day was established by an…
Yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day when Allied forces landed on the beach in Normandy and began the liberation of Europe on June 6, 1944. It was a day to give thanks for all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to turn the…
I’m sure everyone is aware of this, but today is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day commemorates Mary’s visit to her kinswoman Elizabeth who was roughly eight months pregnant at the time. We’re told that when Mary greeted…
As we prepare to celebrate our second Feast Day, Trinity Sunday, I am reminded that it also comes at the same time we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day on Monday. Trinity Sunday celebrates “the one and equal glory” of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,…
It’s Picnic Time! Our Parish Picnic will follow the 10:30 service this week on our first Feast Day, Pentecost. We will provide burgers and hot dogs and ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Dress is casual and we will…
“Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the…
I’m looking forward to Youth Sunday at our 10:30 a.m. service this week. We will celebrate all the young people at our Cathedral and, especially, all those who will be graduating from any school this year (young and young at heart alike!). Thank you…
I had a great trip to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada for the Deans Conference, but it is always nice to come home. It was good to be with so many Deans and spouses/partners from across the US and Canada who share the same passion for…
I hope everyone had the opportunity to see some portion of the solar eclipse this past Monday. I realize we were not in the path of totality, but it was still fascinating to me to look through my special glasses and see at least…
Alleluia, Christ is Risen! It was truly wonderful to be with all of you who came to worship during Holy Week and Easter. I cannot thank everyone enough for all your time and effort at making Holy Week and Easter a great success! Special…
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.” (BCP, p. 281) This is one of the anthems recited during the Veneration of the Cross in our Good Friday liturgy. We are “halfway” through…
