Last month I volunteered at a “Galentine’s” party held at one of the women’s detention centers on Rikers Island. I was there with staff from the Osborne Association, Incarnation’s partner in mission serving families affected by the criminal justice system....
Weekly Reflections
Spiritual reflections from the clergy
On the mind of Seminarian Romy John Abraham
This past week, I traveled to New Jersey for a choir rehearsal, as usual, taking the train from NY Penn Station. The train experienced a 15-minute delay, which I used as an opportunity to pray. I had a small Book of Common Prayer (BCP) that I received from...
On the mind of the Rev. J. Gregory Morgan
“For Jesus, there’s no us and them — there’s just us. And all of us deserve to be treated with dignity*.” Excerpts from an interview with the Rev. James Martin, Jesuit priest and Vatican spokesperson, for the NYT Magazine. As reported by Lulu Garcia-Navarro...
On the mind of Seminarian Romy John Abraham
The year 2026 to me feels like a season of movement—of stepping forward with intention and hope. This past week, after praying Morning Prayer II from the BCP (p. 75) and taking a quiet walk, I found myself reflecting on the power of truth-telling. Truth has...
On the mind of the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser
Last week my prayer ministry took me from Madison Avenue to GB Road, the “red light district” of New Delhi. It’s the most dangerous part of the city, a hotbed of organized crime, and home to around 100 brothels. I was with five other women, headed to a...
