lent – Mother A Writes

Memento Mori

This sermon was given on the occasion of Ash Wednesday 2025, and primarily addresses the liturgy of the day as well as several references to the Burial Office, both of which can be found in the Book of Common Prayer! The t-shirt mentioned is a discontinued product of The Little Rose Shop, but a similarContinue reading “Memento Mori”

Setting Our Minds on Him

Mark 8:31-38 There has been a lot of buzz both online and in conversations all over the country about a certain Super Bowl ad. For two years now, something called the He Gets Us campaign has been purchasing and running advertisements during prime-time sporting events. The ads have a high production value, and cost millionsContinue reading “Setting Our Minds on Him”

An Unarmed God

Genesis 9:8-17 It has always fascinated me that the story of Noah and the Ark is such a fixture in children’s toys and books and Sunday School lessons. There are at least four Noah’s Ark ornaments on our tree every year from Ben’s childhood, and I have served in multiple churches with the scenes ofContinue reading “An Unarmed God”

Jesus our Teacher

John 3:1-17 Our Gospel passage today is one that is so frequently quoted that it has essentially developed a brand all of its own. John 3:16, the second to last verse in this passage, is printed on shopping bags, billboards, the backs of eighteen wheelers and even tattooed on the bodies of countless Christians. ForContinue reading “Jesus our Teacher”

Costly Love

John 12:1-8 In the final week of his life and earthly ministry, Jesus returned to a familiar place and a beloved family. The three siblings, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus feature prominently throughout the Gospels. Mary, the dedicated pupil and bold worshipper of Jesus, known for sitting at his feet and anointing his body with fragrantContinue reading “Costly Love”

Choosing Another Way

Luke 4:1-13 As those of you who joined us for the Bible study this past Thursday night will already know, this passage from the Gospel according to Luke is more than meets the eye. This scene is relatively short, but it is rich with images and action and quick dialogue. On the movie screen ofContinue reading “Choosing Another Way”

Remember & Return

Ash Wednesday 2022 Something that I’ve heard time and time again in conversations with members of this community is that we’ve lost our sense of time. The traditions and activities that once helped us to mark time have been dislodged or altered or suspended. Life’s transitional moments seem to happen off stage, even when they’reContinue reading “Remember & Return”