That’s it, folks. I’m afraid summer is coming to an end. The Labor Day weekend is upon us, and last weekend was our last lake service of the year. But, oh, what a lake service it was!

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Last Saturday several of the Daughters of the King (DOK) from St. James and I joined Daughters from around the diocese for the Fall Assembly held at St. Luke’s in Jacksonville, Alabama.

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Father Rob’s message on Sunday encouraged us to ponder our cloud of witnesses, those who were instrumental influences and mentors on our spiritual journey.

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Last Saturday was the annual diocesan Jonathan Daniels and the Martyrs of Alabama Pilgrimage in Hayneville, Alabama, the 60th anniversary to remember the courage of Jonathan and to remember all the martyrs of the Civil Rights movement in Alabama.

The Good News this week is the church offices have officially been moved to the white house next to the gravel lot at the end of our church property.

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As we remember Dominic on August 8, my mind wanders to my high school days and listening to my Sister Soeur recording of Dominique.

The church office is moving into a newer building, the white house next door to Blackford Hall. This building is in much better condition.

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Since we remembered Ignatius of Loyola on July 31, I thought I’d mention his Spiritual Exercises and the prayer practices which have emerged from his writings.

Twenty-nine years ago, in 1996, my wife Betsy and I went on a three-day spiritual retreat at our diocesan church camp, Camp McDowell.

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On this day we remember Saint James the Apostle (July 25), I’m reflecting on the symbol identified with him and his story, the scallop shell.

Jesus taught us that prayer is the key to communication with our Lord, and he is available any time we seek him. So, bend your knees, lower your head, humble your heart and talk to him as a friend.

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Richard Rohr’s Meditations this week engage “The Dance of Darkness and Light”.

Fierce sudden floods swept families from their homes in the Texas Hill Country on July 4. As of this writing, the death toll is 120 and 160 are missing.