by Gary Simpson | May 1, 2025
“Lord, have mercy” – Kyrie Eleison Today marks 100 days since Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s memorable sermon at the Washington National Cathedral delivered on January 21. What made it so remarkable was its surprising conclusion directed squarely at the...
by Gary Simpson | Apr 21, 2025
Header photo credit:TIZIANA FABI, AFP via Getty Images | Francis’ final blessing, April 20 2025 The title of this blog post which I deeply regret having to write, is a citation from the White House announcement for the Medal of Freedom with Distinction award...
by Gary Simpson | Mar 2, 2025
“By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood And fired the shot heard round the world.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson – Concord Hymn If you were to have the privilege of visiting Minute Man National...
by Gary Simpson | Jan 28, 2025
“Preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” ~ Karl Barth The renown 20th century theologian, Karl Barth, is remembered for imparting a sound piece of advice to those tasked with delivering sermons; “Preach with the Bible in one hand and the...
by Gary Simpson | Jan 23, 2025
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” ~ Matthew 5:7 Most Americans are likely unaware that our 47th President has a special National Faith Advisory Board that coaches him on spiritual/religious matters. Had he been in charge of planning the...
by Gary Simpson | Jan 20, 2025
Today we all are called to be disciples of the Lord, to help to set the captives free, make plowshare out of sword, to feed the hungry, quench their thirst, make love and peace our fast, to serve the poor and homeless first, our ease and comfort last.” ~ Today We All...