“After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb” (Lk. 2:21). What’s in a name? Apparently, quite […]
Learn more“Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us” (Lk. 2:15). Today, if you go to the site of Jesus’ birth, the Church of the […]
Learn more“Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel” (Is. 7:14). Advent is a season of preparation for Christmas, though if the truth be told, people have been celebrating for some […]
Learn more“Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy” (Is. 35:5-6). There are two […]
Learn more“Who then is the faithful and prudent manager whom his master will put in charge…?” (Lk. 12:42). This evening we commemorate St. Ambrose of Milan, a bishop of the Church in the late fourth century. You might say […]
Learn more“Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that… we might have hope” (Rom. 15:4). Advent is the preeminent season of hope, a time when we look forward to and anticipate something that still […]
Learn more“For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man” (Matt. 24:37). Thanksgiving weekend gives us a chance to look back and to look forward: both at once. In our minds […]
Learn more“May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power” (Col. 1:11). There’s a contrast in our readings today. Our Gospel gives us a glimpse of the crucified Lord, put to death between […]
Learn more“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately” (Lk. 21:9). Someone back in the great days of journalism once said that […]
Learn moreThe 191st Convention of the Diocese of Tennessee to be held at:St. David’s Episcopal Church6501 Pennywell DriveNashville, TN 37205 Dear Fellow Episcopalians, Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! This memo contains links and instructions for […]
Learn more“He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner” (Lk. 19:7). I know we’re all sinners, but you need to understand this about our Gospel today: as a tax collector, Zacchaeus was considered a […]
Learn more“All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted” (Lk. 18:14). Today Jesus gives us another parable about prayer: a parable that matches last week’s parable, also about prayer. In that parable, […]
Learn more“Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart” (Lk. 18:1). Persistence is a virtue, at least when it comes to prayer: the set up for Jesus’ parable of the unjust […]
Learn more“He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan” (Lk. 17:16). Jesus’ encounter with the ten lepers is recounted only by St. Luke the Evangelist. Stories of healing abound in the four Gospels: powerful […]
Learn more“War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon” (Rev. 12:7). Modern battle typically begin with an assault by air: bombs from above to prepare the way for ground advance, troops airlifted in to […]
Learn morePlease have all animals harnessed or caged for the safety of everyone. Thank you! Saturday, October 1 1:00pm – Church of the Good Shepherd, Brentwood 4:00pm – Trinity Church, Clarksville Sunday, October 2 2:00pm – St. George’s Church, […]
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