Every once in a while, I get to bless a baby in utero. This includes expectant moms in my congregation and sometimes strangers I meet while wearing my clergy collar. For example, when I make a hospital visit and see a pregnant nurse or doctor in the hallway,...
This coming week, we celebrate the triduum (or "three days") of “Allhallowtide.” Allhallowtide begins with everyone’s favorite of the three days, called “All Hallow’s Eve” – or, “Halloween” – continues through All Saints Day, and concludes with All Souls...
This week I visited the Museum of the Dog. It’s on 40th Street between Park and Lex. I love dogs and they generally love me back. It was an enjoyable experience, with lots of art, historical stuff, Snoopy, and some interactive exhibits. However, at one...
At this Wednesday’s service of Holy Eucharist, I felt a bit down. The turmoil in the world felt heavy on my heart, along with certain pastoral concerns of parishioners. The Eucharist is always a joyful occasion, but sometimes it can help us connect with...
Our parish Bible study—which meets at 10 a.m. Sundays on the second floor of the parish house—has been reading through the books of Joshua and Judges, and boy has it been interesting! These books contain some of the most dramatic stories in all of Christian...