The Bible is full of stories about ancient heroes, men and women alike who were bigger than life. Figures like Abraham, Sarah, Moses, David and the Virgin Mary are a little hard for us to relate to, but this time of year, during the season of Easter, we get to read stories of a different nature.

April 23 was Shakespeare’s 460th birthday. Actually, he died on April 23, but scholars attribute his birthday also to this date.

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Last Sunday, I preached about the ministry of hospitality, which of course, can be manifested in many different ways. I mentioned some of the ways we do it together at St. James, in many of the services and ministries of the Church.

In last Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 24:36b-48) we saw the disciples bearing witness to the resurrected Jesus on the beach. He was very much alive and hungry.

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Are you new(er) to St. James? Sometimes, those of us who have been here for years, or as is the case for some, generations, forget that not everyone who comes to church here knows everything there is to know about our parish.

A verse from this Sunday’s Psalm says: Many are saying, "Oh, that we might see better times!" Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord. (Psalm 4:6)

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Whew! It’s over. As enjoyable, meaningful, inspirational and edifying as it all was, it is so good to have it all behind us. Let’s face it, Holy Week is a lot of work! A lot of work accomplished by a lot of people.

The refrain of our Burial of the Dead liturgy is ever present on my mind in this glorious Easter season, this season of Resurrection and New Life.

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In case you didn’t know, Palm Sunday is a unique service in our church. It commemorates the day of our Lord’s celebrated entry into Jerusalem, and the events that led to his arrest, torture and crucifixion.

Palm Sunday, Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, begins our Holy Week journey.
Monday through Thursday we continue the St. James tradition of daily noon prayer and meditations from visiting ministers.

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Our Lenten journey continues in much the same way it started; and yet, we will turn a corner this Sunday as we enter the fifth week of the season.

St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) has become such a fun celebration in so many cities in the United States. It’s a day when everyone can choose to become Irish.

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