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Greetings from The Rt. Rev. Philip, the National Chaplain
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace!” (Luke 2:14) Beloved in Christ, In the Christmas Season, we find ourselves pulled in many different directions by the world, by our families and by ourselves. The world pulls at us, as it seems to engage in political controversy, social upheavals and economic disasters. Our…
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The Fire of Pentecost
Pentecost—the infilling of the apostles with the Holy Spirit—the birthday of the church… a day of hope.
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Pentecost 20201 Bishop Duncan
Dear Sisters in Christ, The Season of Pentecost is upon us. It is the “long season” in the Church’s year and will last until the 4 weeks of the Advent Season preceding Christmas. At one time this season was referred to as the Trinity Season. Pentecost references the Holy Spirit coming down upon the Apostles…
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An Easter Message from Nancy Young
Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! On this most holy day, we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus who destroyed death and brought to us new life. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life, those who believe in me, even though they die will live, and everyone…
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Easter Message from Bishop Duncan
“ALLELUIA!” “CHRIST IS RISEN!” “THE LORD IS RISEN INDEED!” “ALLELUIA!” Dear Sisters in Christ, Central to our faith is that “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!” In the early Church it was dangerous to be a follower of Jesus. Christians were often persecuted, enslaved and executed for sport and amusement. That…
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“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” BCP p. 265
Lent begins with the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday and with a reminder of our mortality. This year we need no reminder of our mortality. Over 465,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, and every night when we click on the news, we learn of more deaths, more hospitalizations, and more variants of the coronavirus.…
