Although I hadn’t considered it a mainstay in my Advent preparations, I’ve once again been struck by one of the main themes of this season: Christ’s Kingship.

Be Alert! Advent's first Sunday

If we use these few short weeks wisely, we will find the time and space we need to prepare for Christ’s coming at Christmas.

Jesus is King: God's reign of self-giving love

Man was made to bring God's loving rule to life in the world, but the same free will we need to animate this mission has been co-opted for our own purposes.

Managing God's Money: the dynamism of stewardship

Faithful stewardship, to which we are being called, makes us God’s money managers in the broadest sense.

True Wokeness: living into God's new world

There are many things to be thankful for these five short years, but they all boil down to our hearts being enkindled by the love of God and bringing the light of his love to everyone we encounter.

For All The Saints: a word on happiness

On Monday we observe the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed. It’s especially important, given that we celebrate All Saints the day prior, to keep in mind the souls in purgatory - the people who have gone before us in faith, who are supported by our prayers as they undergo their final purification.

Living the Jesus Agenda: the greatest commandment

You have a place. You have a place here. You have a place in God’s plan.

Render Unto God: on right-ordered allegiances

Thank you for your witness to love, my friends. You inspire me.

The Beloved's Betrothal: tailor-made for God's kingdom

Sabbath rest paves the way for our full flourishing because it prevents us from living totally for ourselves and our vain pursuits (money, power, pleasure, etc.), and allows us the time and space we need to live for God and his purposes, cultivating gratitude for him and his providential care.

Kingdom Fruitfulness: living as God's renewed people

To that end, a group of our fellow parishioners recently completed training as Stephen Ministers. The group exists to accompany people in challenging moments or seasons of life, making present God’s love where it is most needed.

Righting the World: Jesus and justification