Rector’s Blog

Focus:  A reflection on practicing mercy in a world that often values retribution and judgment. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” — Matthew 5:7 We live in a world that is quick to judge and slow to forgive. Public discourse often rewards outrage more than understanding and tends to value punishment over restoration. In such a climate, mercy is easily dismissed as naïve or weak, or treated as something to be indulged rather than practiced as a way of lif

Exploring what it means to have a deep spiritual desire for justice and holiness in our lives. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Matthew 5:6 The fourth beatitude stands at the very heart of the Sermon on the Mount. It gives voice to the deep ache of the human soul yearning for God’s life to take root within it. In the first three beatitudes, Jesus describes the receptive posture of the disciple: poor in spirit, mourning ov

Why meekness is not weakness, but a strength rooted in self-control and trust in God. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the...

Reflecting on how we find hope and comfort in God during times of grief and loss. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be...

At the very beginning of this iconic sermon, Jesus startled the crowd with a declaration that has turned the world’s values upside down:...

Introduction There’s something sacred about the quiet of early morning, and a cup of coffee in hand. I enjoy this time with the hush...

Buried within Church history lies a somewhat forgotten concept known as Ordo Amoris —the order of love. Even though it isn’t discussed in...

Language is one of the most powerful tools we have for connecting with the world around us. Through words, we express love, pain,...

One of my favorite passages in scripture is Jesus’ conversation with the thief on the cross. What makes it so powerful is that it answers...

Belonging is more than just being present, or knowing that you are a part of a community. Belonging is about being known, valued, and...

My story is not just my own. It took a while for me to realize and learn this. Growing up I believed that my life, or at least the story...

At one time, I was a chemist because I studied, practiced, and understood chemistry. My identity as a chemist was rooted in my knowledge...

Several years ago, while visiting my wife’s family for the holidays, I sat next to an older lady (can’t remember her name anymore) at...

Memory is a powerful part of who we are. It connects us to a past that evitably shapes our present. It’s our memory that bonds us to our...