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Among our readings for this Sunday, we find selections from the Book of Deuteronomy and the Gospel of Mark, both of which speak of keeping God’s Sabbath, but in very different ways.

As I was reflecting on Ordinary Time, two of my favorite devotional books came to mind: Alive and Loose in the Ordinary by the Reverend Martha Sterne and Sanctuary by the Reverend Becca Stevens.

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How interesting that the Naval Academy calls the graduation ceremony “Commissioning”. Naval and Marine officers are commissioned, sent out with others to honor their call to serve.

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The long green season is soon to begin. No, I’m not referring to the season of summer. I’m referring to the season of Pentecost. The Church calendar season that begins with the Day of Pentecost.

On this Pentecost Sunday, as we wear our red outfits and gaze at our striking red altar hangings and vestments, the fire of the Holy Spirit will fill St. James.

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Preparing for Sunday services this week, I pondered what prayers we might use to recognize the occasion of Mother’s Day. I could not help but let my thoughts wonder into memories of my own mother.

This is a busy week for remembrances and celebrations.
Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day, our sacred tradition in the United States to honor our mothers, grandmothers, and all who have been like a mother to us.

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This week, we celebrate the namesake of our parish, St. James. There were quite a few disciples named James in the New Testament scripture, so determining the facts about ‘our’ James can be a little difficult. Here are some things we do know.

When I was a law enforcement chaplain, I wrote this reflection for our Sheriff Department’s newsletter. You have heard some of this story before, but I wanted to share this with you as we reflect on our readings for this Sunday.

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The Bible is full of stories about ancient heroes, men and women alike who were bigger than life. Figures like Abraham, Sarah, Moses, David and the Virgin Mary are a little hard for us to relate to, but this time of year, during the season of Easter, we get to read stories of a different nature.

April 23 was Shakespeare’s 460th birthday. Actually, he died on April 23, but scholars attribute his birthday also to this date.

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Last Sunday, I preached about the ministry of hospitality, which of course, can be manifested in many different ways. I mentioned some of the ways we do it together at St. James, in many of the services and ministries of the Church.

In last Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 24:36b-48) we saw the disciples bearing witness to the resurrected Jesus on the beach. He was very much alive and hungry.