November 2018 – Page 7 – Episcopal Cafe

Bishop-elect of the Episcopal Church in Colorado diagnosed with stage 1 cancer

November 8, 2018 2 Comments

Lucas writes: “As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down, I find myself grateful: grateful that the Episcopal Church prioritizes preventative care for its employees, grateful that my primary care doctor is diligent in her care for me, grateful that technology makes stage 1 cancer detection possible, grateful for the medical team that cares for me, and grateful for all the encouragement from friends and colleagues who are survivors. I am blessed beyond measure for all of the people in my life who make carrying this load easier.”

Faith To Go# 35: Suffering with our neighbors

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We discuss what Jesus’ action at Lazarus’ grave teach us about loving our neighbor, its implications for our spiritual lives

The Narrow Gate

November 8, 2018 No Comments

Jesus commands us, “Love God with all your heart, all your mind, and all your strength; and love your neighbor as yourself.”

Practical Faith

November 7, 2018 3 Comments

“…at the times when faith wavers, those five practices form the foundation of an ethic.”

All Things Rite & Musical #32

November 6, 2018 No Comments

We talk (again) about All Saints’, All Souls’, and, in the process discover that they are related to pretty much everything else, so we talk about that too.

On Snapchat and Remembering

November 6, 2018 No Comments

“I savor the moment and experiences in which I took the picture. I give thanks that I have two loving, alive, and joyful kids. I’m grateful to have friends to share the messy and chaotic parts of our lives.”

Anti Antisemitism

November 5, 2018 1 Comment

There is only so far that words can take us in exploring the mystery of the world’s suffering. Our truest and best response to the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue is not to explain its theological implications but to work to ensure such shootings never happen again