back like scoliosis

So, I’m back after about a week in Florida at the AG Bell conference.  It was a great time: I learned quite a bit, had some fun, saw some former teachers/students, and spent a lot of money on hotel food.  There were no protesters at the conference (disappointing, I know) because the conference was completely [...]

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confirmation weekend, part one

So, about this confirmation weekend thing.  D came up late Friday night and after obtaining late-night munchies, we made the team decision to head to IHOP.  Not the pancakes IHOP, the prayer IHOP.  About this time I notice my stomach is a little off, but that’s not too unusual for me.  Anyway, the idea of [...]

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women in the church’s ministry

I just finished reading Women in the Church’s Ministry: A Test-Case for Biblical Hermeneutics by R.T. France.  My immediate priest lent it to me so that I can be better prepared to defend myself when my conservative-evangelical family says “Well, women can’t be ordained ministers…”  They haven’t said it yet, but if you know my [...]

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o gracious light

I think I’ve fallen in love with Phos Hilaron.  That ancient hymn you sing/recite before the Psalm(s) in Evening Prayer.  I’ve heard it’s just beautiful when sung but seeing as I only have Evening Prayer by myself and I have yet to make it to Evensong (I am still a little upset at myself that [...]

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why i became a priest

I just finished reading Why I Became a Priest edited by George L. Kane.  I’ll admit that I began reading it about a week ago at my mother’s house after I informed my family of my intention to discern a call to the priesthood and my mother’s subsequent embracing of denial.  Maybe it was or [...]

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