Clergy Clatter

May 2020 Oh – have I ever learned a thing or two during this “shelter in place.” First – I don’t ever want to retire unless I go directly into a nursing home. Secondly, I really get tired of my own company. Third, I knew I was a bad cook, but I didn’t know HOW … [Read more…]

Easter Sunday

Prelude (0:17) Welcome (1:43) Lighting of the Paschal Candle (2:23) Liturgy of the Word (5:19) The Gospel (6:35) The Homily (8:12) The Creed (12:33) Prayers for the People (14:10) The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer C (17:22) The Blessing and Dismissal (24:12) Music: Joe Ritchie

Palm Sunday

Prelude (0:06) Welcome(1:50) Liturgy of the Palm (2:15) The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two (5:40) The Gospel (6:19) – Eucharistic Prayer B (22:39) Holy Week Prayer (29:02) Postlude (29:30) Music: Joe Ritchie

Clergy Clatter

April 1, 2020 When I was in seminary, one of the required classes in the core curriculum was “Homiletics” (preaching). It was held in an old chapel that they called the Oratory. It met twice a week, and at each session, two students preached on an assigned text. We then picked each other apart, unmercifully. … [Read more…]