Readings: Leviticus 19.1-2, 15-18 Psalm 1 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Matthew 22.34-46 They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; * everything they do shall prosper. --Psalm 1.3 Life can be bonkers and it is really easy to lose our bearings, especially since the … Continue reading Putting down roots
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St. Luke and the everydayness of the Good News
Readings: Sirach 38.1-4, 6-10, 12-14 Psalm 147 2 Timothy 4.5-13 Luke 4.14-21 In the Gospel reading from Luke we get one of my favorite passages from all of the Gospels mostly because it is one of my favorite passages from the Prophets, but also because it gives us insight into the everydayness of the Good … Continue reading St. Luke and the everydayness of the Good News
Prayers for Somalia
This past Saturday, there was a bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia that killed over 300 people. Our hearts are broken for the Somali people who have endured so much and we pray for all those killed, wounded, or whose spirits are broken by this attack. Waxaan ahay Soomaali (I am Somali). Waxaan nahay Soomaali (We are … Continue reading Prayers for Somalia
The Listening Post
Happy Tuesday! This past weekend was a bit of a whirlwind for me. Part of my weekend was going to a campus ministry committee meeting at the Indiana-Kentucky Synod HQ in Indianapolis, IN. It was a great chance to meet my colleagues and get inspired. The greatest inspiration I got during the meeting was listening … Continue reading The Listening Post
Francis of Assisi
Today is the day we commemorate Francis of Assisi. The commemoration of saints is emphasized differently in different Christian traditions but Francis tends to show up in a lot of traditions. He is remembered mainly for his relationship with the natural world but his commitment to absolute poverty has begun to reemerge since 2013 and … Continue reading Francis of Assisi
I don’t have answers
As you might imagine, it has been an immensely difficult morning. I've tried several times to write this post. It's too much. I don't have the answer for everyone, but let me tell you what I am committing myself to. I am going to pray. Not the bargaining with God prayer or the "Why, God? Why?!" … Continue reading I don’t have answers
500 years this October
St. Augustine's has the honor to participate in the celebrations surrounding the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther sparking the Reformation. There are three events in October: Oct 1 at 2:00 p.m. - there will be a concert at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Fellowship will follow. Oct 8 at 7:00 p.m. - St. Augustine's … Continue reading 500 years this October
Musing
Exodus 16.2-15; Philippians 1.21-30; Matthew 20.1-16 (Oremus) As I was listening to the Readings this past Sunday, I began to think back on my time in non-profit work. It is very easy to empathize with the Israelites in the wilderness. They have left abundance for what looked a lot like nothing. However, when they looked … Continue reading Musing
Reminders
Tonight at 6:30 we will have evening prayer to celebrate St. Matthew's day. Stay for bible study and conversation at 7:00 p.m. I'll be in the office tomorrow after 12:00 p.m. If you need me text or call. Sunday service begins at 5:35 p.m. Come to hang out, take a load off, or have a … Continue reading Reminders
St. Matthew’s Day
I almost forgot! At 6:30 tomorrow evening we will have a service of Evening Prayer to celebrate St. Matthew, apostle & evangelist. Following the service at 7:00p we will have our weekly bible study and conversation. Hope you can come for one or both. Grace and peace, Rob
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