by St. Francis | Aug 29, 2025 | Rector's Reflections
How much of what Jesus says do we believe? How much of what He says do we incorporate in our lives? And to whom do we listen more closely, Jesus, or our financial planner, lawyer, or personal trainer? If we say that we love Jesus, could anyone tell that this is so by...
by St. Francis | Aug 22, 2025 | Rector's Reflections
I heard the following story in church when I was in high school. I have preached it several times over the course of my own ministry, and think it is especially pertinent now, August 22, 2025 – though it applies to all ages of human history. —Fr. Jason There once was...
by St. Francis | Aug 8, 2025 | Rector's Reflections
As you may know, it has been my hope to hire an associate priest at St. Francis to help me with my pastoral and sacramental responsibilities. However, due to budget constraints, we were only able to offer potential associates 3/4 time pay. While this limited the field...
by St. Francis | Sep 26, 2024 | Rector's Reflections
Shadrach is the thirteenth track on the Beastie Boys’ second album, Paul’s Boutique. The chorus is, “Shadrach, Meshach, Abendego,” the names of the three men put into the furnace by Nebuchadnezzar, who remain untouched and unharmed by the flames. (Daniel 3) The...
by St. Francis | Aug 15, 2024 | Rector's Reflections
Each week, our Rector submits his week-in-review for publication in our email newsletter, The Bellringer. When asked how this got started, he replied with the following: “What do you do when you’re not working on Sunday?” asked James, in between bites of chicken...
