a young woman's pilgrimage in ordained ministry
Last Sunday after the Epiphany Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers? Over the course of this Epiphany season—a season when we celebrate Christ’s mission and ministry in the world, those numerous miraculous, mountaintop experiences—, we at St. Patrick’s have had our own occasions to celebrate, our... Continue Reading →
the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year B "Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?" the Book of Common Prayer p. 304 On my first journey West as a young adult, I landed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during a seminary internship as a hospital chaplain. I was completely unaware of how... Continue Reading →
The Third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B Will you persevere in resisting evil, and whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will with God's help. Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch; like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.... Continue Reading →
The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Year B Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will with God’s help. BCP p. 305 While I was in seminary (I know, not that long ago) there seemed to be this obsession amongst my professors & classmates with... Continue Reading →
The Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year B “Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will with God’s help.” BCP p. 205 That summer before high school, when I stepped foot on the hallowed grounds of wonderful, wonderful Camp McDowell—the summer camp for the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama—, I was nervous. I... Continue Reading →
Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see--I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who... Continue Reading →
A Sermon for Advent 3 Year B Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 John 1:6-8, 19-28 Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?... Continue Reading →
A Reflection for an ecumenical Thanksgiving Service Psalm 107:1-16, 23-32 As a baptized member of the body of Christ, I have always felt that water has such palpable, mystical properties. And over my couple of months here, I have quickly realized that the waters of Tahoe are mightier than I ever could have imagined. It is it's... Continue Reading →
Sermon for Year A Proper 27 Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Matthew 25:1-13 My friends, the past couple of months spent here in Tahoe have been such a blessing for me and for my family. Everyday I feel abundantly grateful to live in this beautiful place—enjoying early snow showers skimming the nearby peaks; loving the serenity of... Continue Reading →
Sermon for Year A Proper 25 Matthew 22:34-46, NRSV It would be great if human beings were great at being human, And if all of humankind were made up of kind women and kind men. It would be wonderful if common knowledge was knowledge commonly known, And if the light from being enlightened into every... Continue Reading →
The Magdalene's Call 