4 Lent Dear Members and Friends of St. James,In addition to my weekly meditation, I take this opportunity to direct your attention to matters concerning our parish. Some of what follows may seem repetitive, i.e. items previously posted in this medium. Also, some information, mentioned today for the first time, will be repeated in the …

7 Epiphany​ 20 February 2022​ Psalm 37:1 – 12, 41 – 42; Genesis 45:3 – 11, 15; I Corinthians 15:35 – 38, 42 – 50; Luke 6:27 – 38 A righteous person speaks words of wisdom and justice is always on his lips. Ps. 37:30 It was in my Midwestern high school that I was …

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James, I write to thank you again for your participation last Sunday, 13 February, in our Annual Meeting. As I noted prior and during our meeting, and repeat now afterwards, to hold such an important gathering via Zoom, whether visually or via telephone conference, as did we, is not …

5 Epiphany​​ Psalm 138​; Isaiah 6:1 – 13​; I Corinthians 15:1 – 11​; Luke 5:1 – 11 Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing.  Yet if you say so, I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5 My reflection this morning has two related focuses.  My high school Latin teacher, about whom …