Sometimes, when looking at the ceiling of the cathedral, I wonder if those slight marks are smudges left by our angel wings. I wonder what soars up there, like an upside-down water fall, as we pray together. I wonder if the tips of our wings brush the stone. I think they do.
This week’s review is ‘Hell or High Water,’ a 21st century Bonnie and Clyde that explores how we find purpose amidst desperation
“Children see that there is a difference in our language and in the way we dress. They see gender roles and gender expression. They perceive that we treat people differently, that we use different language for different people, and they ask, “Why?” Do you find it interesting that children have to ask why? That they aren’t born knowing why?”
South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has admitted himself to a Cape Town hospital for treatment of a recurring infection, according to his family foundation.
Jesus appreciated the importance of building one’s life on spiritual bedrock (cf. Mt. 7:24-27). Unfortunately, Jesus failed to provide his followers with a clear statement of what constitutes that bedrock.
Complex theology is priestly job-security. But I think the whole Jesus thing is as simple as a kiss on our neck, just behind our ear. Spirituality is that simple. Moisture, and a kiss from a savior who has been released from his tomb while we are released from ours.
This weeks review is the new Woody Allen film, ‘Cafe Society.’ This is definitely not a ‘feel good’ movie. However, it may challenge your convictions of right and wrong.
Betsy, Greg, and Julie talk about the film Last Days in the Desert and discuss how a story emphasizing the humanity of Jesus reveals layers of understanding about temptation, family, desire, and destiny.
Provincial Synod to discuss resolution allowing for blessing of same-sex civil unions and ordination of LGBT persons
Wales is a place renowned for its tradition of singing, but many of the old hymns aren’t heard much anymore. Inspired by a conversation with the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, The Rev Paul Bigmore, a Welsh priest, has written new words for old hymns in order to bring new life to the stirring music of traditional Welsh hymnody