Hurricane Harvey Aid

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Greetings in the name of Jesus.  Our brothers and sisters in and around Houston are in great distress.  Consequently, I call on each and every person in our Diocese to intercede to the Lord in prayer for the people suffering due to hurricane Harvey.  I also encourage you to give as you are able through Episcopal Relief and Development.  Canon Gilton and I have each made personal contributions. Will you consider giving as well?  I am in contact with Bishop Doyle, and I will let you know how you can minister directly to those affected by the storm once I get more information.

Complete the Race (II Timothy 4:17)

At the end of our vacation we find ourselves in Chicago for its Marathon weekend (the fastest, I have read this morning, perhaps because it is cool and relatively level). Marathons offer many good things. You can see world-class athletes from places like Ethiopia and Kenya. There is a feel of fiesta with signs by family members, getups by some for-fun runners, and food for sale.

But as I looked out my hotel window at 7:30 a.m., I watched the race of competitors who have lost legs or their use. Wheeling vehicles by arm for 26 miles means serious fitness and determination.

Those competitors were to me, this morning, a symbol of the Church too. For each is wounded. The larger family cheers them on. Each by grace has risen up to run the race. Ahead is the goal, the prize, the welcome home. We find the companionship of Jesus the Lord, there, and along the route too.

Amen.

GRS

 

   

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