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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Do you want to be made well?
It is easy to hear Jesus’ question as one about healing and leave it at that. In the context of this week’s gospel, it clearly is about the healing of an infirmity. Surely, anyone with an illness wants to be healed? What if Jesus’ question asks us to consider the moment or the day after we are made well? What is different now or how am I called to live differently?
Together with the story from Acts about Paul pushing boundaries, we are reminded that our journey of faith is rarely about yesterday but is always about tomorrow, about what comes next.
Feed My Sheep
This Sunday, we hear Jesus helping his disciples catch some fish. Then we will hear about Jesus feeding them when they come ashore. And, lastly, Jesus asks Peter to feed his sheep. We are told this story is about Jesus appearing after his resurrection, and that is true. But more importantly, it...
Trust is a Must
A few years ago, ok more than a few, I was a pretty good bowler. One of the sayings at the time was this. "Trust is a must or your game is a bust". What was meant was to roll the ball with a natural arm swing and trust that it would do the work. What was to be avoided was trying to guide it, as...
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...
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...