On Studying Torah during War*

On Studying Torah during War*I am supposed to be listening studiously to a lecture about God and the righteous behavior of Job and Noah. But I can’t keep focused. My eyes won’t stay in my Bible. Pointed to ancient texts, I keep looking for “breaking news” on my computer screen. We are studying Torah during war.Just before we …

Ye Olde Annual Easter Grass Rant, now with Artisanal Grass

Ye Olde Annual Easter Grass Rant I try to stay fairly positive in my social media posture, but there’s something about Easter Grass that drives me absolutely mad. Forgive the rant or revel in it, your choice.  I HATE Easter grass. It is the work of the Devil, if there is such a thing. If …

“Do you see what I see?” A Sermon on Simeon & Pete Seeger

Boston University Marsh Chapel,  Wednesday  January 29, 2014 Christ Episcopal Church, Andover MA, Sunday February 2, 2014   The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple: Luke 2:22-40 He looks out, and sees the world anew, but he does not know whose eyes he sees through. Before, he could cover one eye, that game of “Camera …