by Richard Lightsey | May 27, 2018 | Homilies
God creates. God is creative. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established… How majestic you are upon the earth! To be creative is to be godly. To allow your imagination to see what is not, and give yourself...
by Richard Lightsey | May 20, 2018 | Homilies
Mortal, can these bones live? They are dry from the deprivation of quiet reflection, vibrant imagination, the work of prayer, and the nourishment of love and simple human community. Mortal can these bones, live? They have been stripped of their life and muscle...
by Richard Lightsey | May 6, 2018 | Homilies
Stewardship Reflection 3 This morning I close my reflections on the spiritual practice of faith-giving at the altar of the church. In my past two reflections I have presented two principles upon why this spiritual discipline is practiced and taught by all the world’s...
by Richard Lightsey | Apr 18, 2018 | Rector's Blog
When I sit in the chapel I find myself staring at the carved image of Jesus with arms open wide. In a contemplative state I am drawn into the kind presence the image evokes. The chapel itself is an intimate and effective place to experience the loving presence of God...
by Richard Lightsey | Apr 17, 2018 | Rector's Blog
In this week following the 3rd Sunday of Easter our eyes are open to see the wonder and beauty of God in the simple and ordinary of our lives. Just like the the eyes of the disciples were opened when Jesus broke the loaf of bread, we can be enlightened by the smile of...
