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The White Heat of the Spiritual Life

January 17, 2023

Beloved in Christ, One of my morning spiritual practices is to read a section of the Rule of Benedict with commentary by Sister Joan Chittister in her book The Rule of Benedict: A Spirit...

School for Formation Update

January 14, 2023

Beloved in Christ, At last year’s convention, I spoke about the ways in which the Holy Spirit is calling forth a diverse church ecology in this season of transformation. The future landscape of o...

Expecting Jesus to Show Up

January 11, 2023

Beloved in Christ, Yesterday, we began our staff meeting with a reflection on John 1:29-42, the gospel appointed for this coming Sunday. In that passage, John the Baptist is calling out Jesus...

Saturate in Good Tidings of Great Joy

January 3, 2023

Beloved in Christ, I’ve long felt that one of the most under-valued spiritual practices of our tradition is a close attention to the rhythms of the church’s calendar. Far from archaic and...

Joining the Revolution of Love

December 21, 2022

Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in...

Born in Our Image and Likeness

December 13, 2022

Beloved in Christ, Last night, we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Mark's Cathedral for the very first time. It was part of the new Latino congregation being formed there....

Notice of Special Permission for Ministry

December 6, 2022

To all God’s Beloved in Minnesota, I am writing today to share the jolly news that, after careful prayer and consultation with wise advisors, I have granted special permission to one N...

Confidence & Longing

November 29, 2022

Beloved in Christ, One of my favorite pieces of Christian music is the hymn, “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending” (number 57 in The Hymnal, 1982). The text was written by Charles We...

Give Thanks Anyway

November 22, 2022

Beloved in Christ, Gratitude is the fundamental spiritual posture for disciples of Jesus. It’s no accident that the central act of Christian worship is called Eucharist—thanksgiving. The ...

Christ the King Sunday

November 17, 2022

Beloved in Christ, This coming Sunday is usually referred to as the Feast of Christ the King, or the Reign of Christ Sunday. It was designated as such in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, but it has been embra...

Apprentice Yourself to Jesus: An Invitation

November 15, 2022

Beloved in Christ, In my address to convention last month, I invited all Minnesota Episcopalians to spend this next year deepening our discipleship. In a time of great change and uncertainty,...

Witnessing to the Politics of Love

November 8, 2022

"But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf . . ." —Jeremiah 29:7 Beloved in Christ, Today marks another moment of...

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