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Mike Angell

The Rev. Mike Angell is rector of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in St. Louis.

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Morals or Moralism?

Posted on February 16, 2020February 19, 2020 by Mike Angell

I would venture that in this country too often we have allowed “moralism” to take the place of “morality.” There’s a big difference. Morality looks inwardly. Moralism looks out and looks down.

Posted in Audio Sermon, Bible, Christianity, faith, Family, Gender, Relationship, Sermon, SinTagged Audio Sermon, Divorce, Jesus, Marriage, Moral Mondays, Morality, Morals, SermonLeave a comment

Are we known for our love?

Posted on May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 by Mike Angell

For eight years I have entirely avoided the topic of abortion in the pulpit. But this week, in our state, the theological got political, and it got dangerous. This week I worried that my silence on the issue is complicit.

Posted in Audio Sermon, Christianity, Church, Family, Gender, General Convention, Sermon, The Episcopal ChurchTagged abortion, Audio Sermon, Christianity, episcopal, Jesus, Justice, Sermon3 Comments

The Gift of “No.”

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Mike Angell

Discernment in life often involves not only saying “yes” to God’s call, but saying “no” to all sorts of other potentially fun, enriching, and engaging opportunities. To deeply say yes, sometimes we have to say no.

Posted in Audio Sermon, Christianity, faith, Family, Sermon, Sin, Spiritual PracticeTagged Audio Sermon, Lent, Lenten Discipline, Sermon, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Ten Commandments2 Comments

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The Rev. Mike Angell is a priest at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in University City, Missouri. He is a preacher, writer, a dad, a sometimes frisbee and ukulele player. He likes to hike, ski, swim, and laugh.

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“How Can I Live Peacefully with Justice?
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