So, in some sense, the work of the members is the work of the church. In other words, getting disciples to share the Good News and to serve the world, etc., is the work of the church. But in another sense, it’s worth thinking about a nuanced difference between the church’s work and the work of its members.
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
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.
Bishops have a customary to guide their visits to different parishes, why shouldn’t everybody have one?
Somewhere along the way, though, the church took on the American language of growth and turned it into both the new plumb-line and the new gospel. Growth is important: trust me, as a rector I very much want the Church to grow. But often what we refer to as church growth has little or nothing to do with evangelism, which is a little weird when you stop and think about it.
I remain convinced that if humans could, would, just sit for five minutes and wander around in their own feelings like one would wander a garden; then there would be peace on earth.
A double feature for this week’s review; ‘Pete’s Dragon’ and ‘The Little Prince.’