by Richard Lightsey | Mar 17, 2019 | Homilies
The Celtic cross, with the circle forming a frame for the intersecting pieces of the Christian cross, is a beautiful symbol of the balance between heaven and earth, soil and seas, flesh and spirit, grace and grit that Celtic spirituality offers. In the Celtic cross we...
by Richard Lightsey | Mar 10, 2019 | Homilies
As I impose ashes on Ash Wednesday I say the words, “Remember that you are of dust, and to the dust you shall return,” But in my mind I say, “Remember that you are of the earth, and to the earth you shall return”. For me, Lent is the season to return to the elementary...
by Richard Lightsey | Mar 10, 2019 | Homilies
As I impose ashes on ash Wednesday I say the words, “Remember that You are of dust, and to the dust you shall return,” But in my mind I say, “Remember that You are of the earth, and to the earth you shall return.” For me Lent is the season to return to the...
by Richard Lightsey | Mar 8, 2019 | Rector's Blog
The season of Lent is beloved at St. Andrew. It is a season inviting us back to the simple joys and beauty that is ours to share in creation. Winter’s cold grasp and seclusion gives way to the warmth and invitation of the sun to reconnect with the people in our...
by Richard Lightsey | Mar 5, 2019 | Homilies
In the easter story notice the ways the lord jesus is made known following his resurrection. To the disciples on the road to Emmaus he is breaking of bread. To Mary, at the tomb, he is made known by the sound of his voice speaking her name. To...
