Growing Up by Michael Fitzpatrick Reading from Ephesians, 4:1-16 1 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one … [Read more...] about Growing Up
Archives for May 2020
$2.4 Million in Initiatives from Trinity Wall Street
By Leonard Freeman Trinity Church Wall Street in New York is sometimes kiddingly referred to as “the Anglican Province of Lower Manhattan.” A 1705 land grant from Britain’s Queen Anne turned out to be most of what we now know as lower Manhattan. On the strength of some of the most expensive real estate on earth, the church has grown an $8 billion endowment and an extensive … [Read more...] about $2.4 Million in Initiatives from Trinity Wall Street
5/31 Readings: Gifts of the Spirit for Our Time
Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 or Num. 11:24-30 Ps. 104:25-35, 37 I Cor. 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39 This reflection was written during a world-wide pandemic, a circumstance that makes even words of promise and comfort strangely haunting. “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all gathered together in one place” (Acts 2:1). The gathering … [Read more...] about 5/31 Readings: Gifts of the Spirit for Our Time
Celebrating Pentecost in a Pandemic
By Neva Rae Fox Pentecost is normally celebrated with blissful music, inspirational worship, and rejoicing in our churches. This year, church buildings will not be open in most locations, and services will be held virtually. But despite the shelter-in-place restrictions, Episcopalians are planning festive celebrations for May 31. Readings in multiple languages, virtual … [Read more...] about Celebrating Pentecost in a Pandemic
To Leave Us Speechless
To Leave Us Speechless by Michael Fitzpatrick Reading from Ephesians, 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in … [Read more...] about To Leave Us Speechless
C of E Review Could Lead to ‘Massive Shrinkage’
By Mark Michael The Church of England is beginning a review process that may lead to far fewer paid clergy and a “massive shrinkage” in the number of parish churches and dioceses, according to an article in The Times on May 24. The Rt. Rev. Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York-designate, will chair the review, which was launched in a videoconference of the church’s House … [Read more...] about C of E Review Could Lead to ‘Massive Shrinkage’
No Longer Secret
No Longer Secret by Michael Fitzpatrick Reading from Ephesians, 3:1-13 1 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles — 2for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given me for you, 3and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4a reading of which … [Read more...] about No Longer Secret
Dispatch From an Episcopal Hospital
On May 22, the New York Times published a 12-minute video looking behind the scenes at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, Queens. The Rt. Rev. Larry Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island, writes: As I sat and watched this report, I prayed “Lord have mercy” over and over again as tears ran down my face in gratitude for the selfless care of our doctors, nurses and staff, … [Read more...] about Dispatch From an Episcopal Hospital