On my way back from a wonderful and restful retreat at St. Gregory's Abbey in Three Rivers. Very grateful for the witness and ministry of our Monastic orders in TEC⚓

Since everyone else is doing it....⚓

Then Jesus said to him, ‘Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.’” (Mt 26:52) Let’s be clear: there is no universe in which Jesus Christ blesses preemptive war and wanton destruction. To wrap war under the mantle of Jesus Christ is blasphemy. ⚓️

Being very near unto being able to start blogging officially the results of the growing church survey and some interesting findings: 1. Top 50% have a tight, multi-point follow-up system for visitors 2. A trend toward more "seriousness" around sacraments (clear no CWOB, baptismal prep...

That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world; to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; and to bestow freedom upon all peoples, We beesech thee to hear us, good Lord. 🕯️

"You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Happy Feast! ⚓

What's everyone doing for Lenten studies this year? ⚓

O Virgin of virgins, how shall this be? for never was there one like thee, nor will there ever be. Ye daughters of Jerusalem, why look ye wondering at me? What ye behold, is a divine mystery Happy Feast of the Expectation of Our Lady!

The liturgical calendar is a spiritual technology. When we overlay our lives onto it, year after year, the patterns become increasingly apparent. Like rubbing over an embossed template. ⚓

This is so good! You should give it a watch.

Happy Feast day to one of my favorite North American Saints, St. Herman of Alaska! ⚓

What if I told you you didn't need an app to chat with Jesus

we renounce Satan

It's Friday, which means it's a good time to pray the Litany! Today, as we continue this month of November, I'm especially grateful for this reminder to pray for the faithful departed ⚓

Reverence for the bread and the wine of the Eucharist is the beginning of reverence for the whole world. —Rowan Williams, "Being Christian" ⚓

Happy Birthday, Mom! ⚓

Protestantism *is* Catholicism. ⚓️

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ. O God, you have taken to yourself the blessed Virgin Mary,mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your eternal kingdom...

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies.

You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, revealing Your glory to Your disciples as far as they could bear it. Let Your everlasting Light also shine upon us sinners... Happy Feast!⚓

by thy death didst take away the sting of death:

"Love to the end and without exceptions."-St. Maria of Paris, Monastic & Martyr who we remember today.

William White, Bishop O Lord, who in a time of turmoil and confusion raised up your servant William White to lead your church into ways of stability and peace; Hear our prayer, and give us wise and faithful leaders, that, through their ministry, your people may be blessed and your will be done...⚓

Happy Feast of our Lady of Mt. Carmel! Almighty God, of your saving grace you called Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of your only begotten Son: Inspire us by the same grace to follow her example of bearing God to the world. We pray through Jesus Christ her son, our Lord. Amen ⚓

Grateful for the chance to offer the Great Thanksgiving on this 2nd anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood! "We Praise You, We Bless You, We give Thanks to You, and We Pray to You, Lord our God." ⚓

without confusion, without change, without division, without separation

Happy Feast! Born to prepare the way of the Lord, John’s life reminds us of the power of God's promises and the call to be faithful witnesses to the Truth in both life and death. John’s nativity invites us to rejoice in the light he bore witness to-Christ himself. ⚓

That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world; to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; and to bestow freedom upon all peoples, We beesech thee to hear us, good Lord. ⚓

God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a wonderful Sacrament has left us a memorial of his passion: Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of his redemption...⚓

If you're in the Kansas City area and looking for a place to worship tomorrow we'd love to have you join us at St. Mary Magdalene! ⚓

Happy Feast of the Visitation! ⚓ Father in heaven, by your grace the virgin mother of your incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to your will...

Today is Rogation Monday, the first of three days leading up to the feast of the Ascension, set aside for prayer and fasting in which we ask for God's mercy, protection and blessings on the natural world. ⚓

If you're in the Kansas City area we'd love to have you join us! ⚓

It was a good day for the Church in West Missouri! ⚓

Holy Week starts this Sunday! If you're in the Kansas City area please join us as we celebrate the mighty events by which we and the entire world are saved.

Wonderful Mardi Gras celebration after Eucharist today to end Epiphanytide! I really do love my job.

Some important thoughts for the Church in its life and witness in today's world. Are we really willing to take up the cross and follow Jesus?

Some pictures from the Installation Service earlier this month. So excited for this new chapter! ⚓

yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

finally beat down Satan under our feet

under the shadow of your wings I will rejoice

Today we remember the Holy innocents of Bethlehem 🕯️ You, tender flock of lambs, we sing,First victims slain for Christ your King: Beneath the Altar’s Heav’nly ray With Martyr-palms and crowns ye play

"Love was Stephen’s weapon by which he gained every battle and so won the crown signified by his name.” Happy Feast of the first Martyr! May God grant us the grace to follow the incarnate one no matter where it leads.🕯️

God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins."-1 John 4:9-10 Merry Christmas! May your day be full of joy🕯️

When the sun rises in the morning sky, you will see the King of kings coming forth from the Father like a radiant bridegroom from the bridal chamber. 🕯️

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.🕯️

even at the grave, we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

O come, O King of nations, bind in one the hearts of all mankind. Bid all our sad divisions cease and be yourself our King of Peace. 🕯️