Happiness and Distractions
Homily St. Francis of Assisi, Oct 4 2026, Trinity. Readings: Job 39.1-18; Ps 121; Acts 4.32-35; Luke 12.13-21 Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. It’s a way of bringing to a close this Season of Creation that we have been observing in our worship for the past five weeks. St. Francis is probably best known for his love of nature. For his vision of all created things as spirit-filled, reflecting the glory of God, each in its own unique way. Soon we wil
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A new podcast: Aba & the Priest
Here's something new. Aba and I have started a new podcast produced by Trinity Anglican Church called "Aba & the Priest", a podcast that makes space to talk about stuff that matters. You can find us on Youtube or Spotify. We've released seven episodes so far, and there will be a new one every Tuesday. Here's a link to Episode 1: Unconditional Love. Have a listen, and let us know what matters to you.
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Downward Mobility
(Homily Yr A Proper 26, Sept 27 2026, Trinity Readings: Exodus 17.1.-7; Psalm 78.1-4,12-16; Philippians 2.1-13; Matthew 21.23-32) “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,” writes Paul in his letter to the Philippians. Or in other words, Embrace downward mobility. If ever there was a teaching that went against the common wisdom of our time, this just might it. At first, it sounds like Paul is giving his Philippian readers some gentle encouragement, urging t
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