CDLFeb 19, 2023TRANSFORMATION AND TRANSFIGURATIONTransfiguration is not a word that gets much play in everyday conversation, not even in church. And if it wasn’t for this Gospel story,...
CDLJan 15, 2023LAMB OF GOD by Sr. GretaI’ve been thinking a lot about lambs recently. Our friend Delia, who lives on a farm in nearby Los Osos, has a herd of sheep and they...
CDLNov 30, 2022THEOTOKOS - GOD BEARER by Sr. GretaWhen someone is being baptized in The Episcopal Church, they are asked this question, “Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons,...
CDLOct 24, 2022LIKE ME, LIKE YOU by Br. DennisI like parables, and this one from Luke 18: 9-14 is no exception. As the story goes, two men went to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee...
CDLOct 16, 2022NEVERTHELESS, SHE PERSISTED by Br. DennisNEVERTHELESS, SHE PERSISTED LUKE 18:1-8 "Nevertheless, she persisted" is an expression adopted by the feminist movement in...
CDLOct 3, 2022THE KINGDOM OF GOD by Sr. GretaLuke 12:22-32 Good morning, St Bens. It is so nice to be back with you today. Reverend Caro has chosen 3 wonderful readings for today as...
CDLAug 23, 202218 YEARS - NOW FREE by Sr. GretaGood morning. I am the Reverend Greta Ronningen and I am so pleased to worship with you this morning. I am new to this area having moved...
CDLAug 14, 2022MAY THE SPIRIT DISTURB YOU by Br. DennisLuke 12:49-56 Many years ago, a retired priest friend of mine offered me this blessing: “May the Spirit disturb you.” I was caught off...