Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! After seven weeks of Easter, we gather on the fiftieth day, wearing red, to celebrate Pentecost. The day made famous by tongues of fire, rushing wind, and improbable language artistry. And each year, we dream up ways to capture the nature of the spectacle. With …
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Ascension
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! Every year I remind people of the Ascension, that this is a principal feast of the church, and an essential part of our theological conviction. I point out the places throughout the liturgy in which we affirm that Jesus "ascended into heaven." And still, it …
Coronations and Kings
Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! This past weekend, we had the coronation of King Charles III of England. A day in which many people, all over the world, watched the public spectacle that is more than a mere transfer of power. It is about monarchy, authority, and religion, all rolled into one. …