limiting beliefs
This statue of an angel holding a shell stands gently atop the vestibule from the Clarkson door beneath the southeast tower on which our bees will soon be installed. If…
showing up
We show up. That is what we Christians do. We arrive in our churches with this aching longing to be connected to people; while at the same time knowing from…
mysticism – an equal opportunity option
Recently, I was in Dominick Park across from the cathedral with Kai and noticed these berries clinging to a bush. They quickly became an invitation to consider the sky…
fragile flowers
This flower is surviving the chill of mid winter near the cathedral wall. Last night someone asked me why I do what do. They asked me why I was a…
here there be dragons
This breathtaking window in the cathedral's nave depicts Eve in the Garden being tempted by a frightening and oddly beautiful serpent. The Dean at the time had the window…
Kairos Time
My dog Kai and I will often walk the Labyrinth which sits majestically in Dominick Park. It is a moment of sabbath in the day. Kai, my dog, is…
light and salt and savory crab cheesecake and me
Yesterday's gospel was for foodies. It was about salt and light, bushels and mindfulness. The crab, cream cheese, red peppers, eggs, onions and heavy cream in this savory crab…
fire in the ice
In the bleak midwinter, one must sit with what comes. This morning I awoke to a letter from an old friend which I had intentionally delayed opening. It filled…
$30 and some kindness can save a life
Today a teenaged kid aged about 19 arrived on an overnight bus from Denver to Albuquerque, New Mexico to be with family after a period of time in his life…
looking in
Why do we go to church? I am sure the clergy have an opinion; but I wonder why the laity go to church? Clearly the answer is different for…