Spoiler alert: I’m preaching on May 18, Trinity Sunday, at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church. and this post is a preview of my sermon-in formation. A couple of weeks ago The Rev. Chris Chase preached about Ascension and referenced a commercial for iPods. It features dancing figures with the iconic white headphone cord and a songContinueContinue reading “A world that builds walls, a God that builds bridges”
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Good Friday: Were you there?
(A post from last year, but i had a hard time putting it better this year, and it is a great preview for our week ahead in El Salvador) Were you there when they crucified my Lord?This question sits heavy on our chests over the days of Holy Week. Today is Good Friday, and todayContinueContinue reading “Good Friday: Were you there?”
After writing the post on Maundy Thursday below I attended a unique foot-washing witness outside the UCSD hospital with faith leaders from around San Diego. You can find out more about the campaign here.
Available to the Kingdom
Tuesday night The Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh spoke to 3,500 people at the University of San Diego, my alma mater. Listening as he spoke, my first impression was, “this guy sounds a lot like Desmond Tutu.” Apparently being a powerhouse for the Spirituality of Justice and Peace comes with a tone that is lilting, soft-spoken,ContinueContinue reading “Available to the Kingdom”
Mike Angell 