A CHOSEN PEOPLE

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. [1 Peter 2:9] A couple of weeks ago, I was saddened to learn of the death of Albert J. Raboteau.Continue reading “A CHOSEN PEOPLE”

WHAT ABOUT THE CANAANITES?

Then the LORD said, “I’ve clearly seen my people oppressed in Egypt I’ve heard their cries of injustice because of their slave masters. I know about their pain. I’ve come down to rescue them from the Egyptians in order to take them out of that land and bring them to a good and broad land,Continue reading “WHAT ABOUT THE CANAANITES?”

FAITH OVERCOMES ADVERSITY – ALEXANDER CRUMMELL

Many will praise his understanding;it will never be blotted out.His memory will not disappear,and his name will live through all generations.Nations will speak of his wisdom,and the congregation will proclaim his praise.[Sirach 39:9-10] This Sunday, September 12, many Episcopal parishes will celebrate the life and legacy of Alexander Crummell, the first African-American priest to beContinue reading “FAITH OVERCOMES ADVERSITY – ALEXANDER CRUMMELL”