Reflections
These reflections are originally published in the weekly newsletter, the Net.
All reflections written by Fr. Bill Garrison and Fr. Hart Roussel will be archived here.
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The Promise of a World Reconciled
Joseph of Egypt saw the hand of God at work in his reconciliation with his brothers, the brothers who sold him into slavery and whose lives he held in his hands. His act of reconciliation ensured God’s promises to Abraham would be fulfilled.
One of my favorite lines in our Eucharistic Prayer A is “… you in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ … to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.” When I hear this, I am often taken to the words of Jesus in our Gospel today, “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
As we walk the way with Jesus, we are invited to recognize how the love and mercy we are freely given, when given freely in return by each of us, is the promise that transforms the people and world around us. The promise of a world reconciled IS fulfilled in Jesus and continues through us.
Thinking About Mary
When I was in seminary I was introduced to the idea of "social location." In a few words this is the awareness of what makes a person unique. The potential for a million questions that might be asked and answered exists for everyone. Where did they grow up? How financially secure are they? What is...
Stewardship Message from Ken Duran, Treasurer
Dear St. Andrew’s Family, As our annual stewardship campaign gets underway, you have been hearing about the theme, Rooted in Abundance, and its reminder to us that we are inspired to give because so much has been given to us. This is not transactional – we do not give in proportion to how we feel...
Stewardship Message from Melissa Rigler, Senior Warden
Dear St. Andrew's Family St. Andrew’s has deep roots. Shortly, we’ll be celebrating our 100th anniversary. Life was quite a bit different 100 years ago. As is our community, how we spend our time, and how we communicate. The words of Jesus Christ remain constant. The messages behind the parables...
Stewardship Message from Fr. Bill Garrison, Interim Rector
Dear St. Andrew’s Family, The most important words to say in Church are “thank you.” Say it often, and mean it, and today I say it to you. Thank you for the many gifts that you share with our community. You have heard the familiar expression “can’t see the forest for the trees” before. We most...