By Kirk Petersen The Diocese of West Texas held an election for bishop coadjutor on February 18, and one of the first things the winner did in the following days was apologize to the diocesan receptionist because of the confusion ahead. Imagine the dialogue: Caller: “May I speak with Bishop Reed, please?” Receptionist: “Which Bishop Read?” “Uh… Bishop David … [Read more...] about David Read to Succeed David Reed in West Texas
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3 Lent, Year A: Need and God
SUNDAY’S READINGS | MARCH 12, 2023 Ex. 17:1-7 Ps. 95 Rom. 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 If the account of the Israelites thirsting in the desert were merely a human story of biological need, our sympathies would lie entirely with the people. “Give us water to drink” is surely a desperate plea, and so we hardly wonder that they complain against Moses, “Why did you bring us out of … [Read more...] about 3 Lent, Year A: Need and God