I once asked a friend of mine who is a priest, "What happens when you work all week long and you have nothing to say when sermon time comes?" He regarded me for a minute and said, " It's only happened twice in twenty or so years of ordained ministry. So when it happens, I … Continue reading Tell the truth in love
Author: St Augustine's at UK Chaplain
Saying “no”
One of the benefits of spending a year at a monastery, living under a rule of life, or following any regular disciple is that if you are open to it, the discipline will teach and form you, and in my experience, the most important thing that is taught is how to say "no." I'm not … Continue reading Saying “no”
Your Kingdom Come
Every year for the past several years between Ascension Day and the Day of Pentecost, the Archbishop of Canterbury challenges Christians all over the world to pray together for the coming of the Kingdom of God. It is called "Thy Kingdom Come." I really like this challenge and if you are a regular reader of … Continue reading Your Kingdom Come
We are the Church
On this final Wednesday of the Fall 2019 semester, as the civil year comes to a close, and as we look forward to Christ's coming into the world, I wanted to let you in on a little secret. We are the Church. What kind of secret is that, you may ask? It's a well kept … Continue reading We are the Church
Proclaim Christ, present and active
During this time of year, with Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Finals, and all the other busyness that comes along with the holidays, I try to slow down and do something that makes me stop running, take a deep breath, and slow down at least for a few minutes each day. This year, I am trying to … Continue reading Proclaim Christ, present and active
Love or Attention?
A few days ago, my wife and I were watching Lady Bird. This film is a 2017 coming-of-age film set in a Catholic high school in Sacramento, California. It's a good film, if a bit painfully awkward for those of us who were in high school in 2002, and it's also rated "R" so it's not … Continue reading Love or Attention?
The Revolution Has Begun
The reign of God has begun. The revolution has begun. God is at work in our world, through those who have grasped the vision. You and I are part of it. We are called to live its values and to invite others to do so as well. -Br. David Vryhof, SSJE I have said on … Continue reading The Revolution Has Begun
$60 for 60 Campaign
Dear friends and kindred in Christ Jesus our Lord: On September 28th, 2019, St. Augustine’s Chapel celebrated 60 years of ministry to the students, faculty, and staff at the University of Kentucky. First, we must thank God for calling us to serve at UK and in the wider Lexington communities, and for strengthening us to … Continue reading $60 for 60 Campaign
Alumni Update: Isabel
One of the greatest joys of campus ministry is hearing all the amazing things our alums are up to. In honor of the Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) opening their 2020-2021 service year applications, I asked one of our alumni who is currently serving at one of their sites to give us an update. ESC is … Continue reading Alumni Update: Isabel
Poems for a rainy day
Good afternoon friends, I'm going out of town for a funeral over night, and as such, I have not been able to write my usual reflection. I hope you'll forgive me for not boring you to tears with some theological rambling this week, but I did want to give you something to read. Here are … Continue reading Poems for a rainy day
