September 2021 – Episcopal Cafe

A Prayer for Early Autumn

September 30, 2021 No Comments

“Hear the prayers
that tumble from our hearts like fallen leaves,
and gather in your arms those we now name.”

How to cast down dragons

September 29, 2021 No Comments

Today is the Feast of All Angels, and, by name, of one of them, the Archangel Michael. Michael is not portrayed in the Bible singing

Nature’s Heartbeat

September 28, 2021 No Comments

“…wild and free
slowly
bringing souls in tune with nature’s heartbeat.”

“They would often ask her advice saying, Mrs. Stone what do you think? Her answers were pithy and to the point. Are you getting the picture of “power” here as Jesus would have us see it? Maybe you had one of those grans too!”

Unlocking lockdown in Sri Lanka

September 26, 2021 No Comments

It’s human nature to only just seem to think only of ourselves in times of lockdown and difficulties, We are all worried and concerned for our safety, our provisions, our family, food, and shelter, Our focus falls only on ourselves. We should, however, take a moment take a look around. There are people around us who require financial assistance, who do not have enough food for the next week if the lockdown continues. There is much loneliness and frustration in being unable to communicate with their loved ones by phone, Facebook, email, or WhatsApp, as many of us are able.

A tireless servant

September 24, 2021 No Comments

Readings for the feast of Anna Ellison Butler Alexander, Friday, September 24, 2021: Psalm 78; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Matthew 11:25-30 Our Gospel reading for the feast

National Cathedral Chooses Kerry James Marshall to Design New Stained Glass

September 23, 2021 1 Comment

From the NY Times: Four years after removing stained-glass windows honoring two Confederate generals, Washington National Cathedral officials said Wednesday they had chosen an acclaimed