Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion University City

The Ven. Mark Sluss preaches on Pride Sunday.

Considering Fathers, Abraham, and Fathers' Day.

We live in a time that is uncomfortable with doctrine, that makes jokes about doctrine, but the teaching of Trinity can bring hope in a world of broken relationships.

“Spirituality” isn’t a nebulous concept. Spirituality is specific. It refers to God’s Spirit, living with us. That very wind which blew over the waters of creation, that wisdom which brings depth to God's followers, that Spirit of truth and justice which was upon Jesus as he proclaimed good news to the poor.

How will WE talk about God? Will speak words of God’s love to those who desperately need them? Will we speak of God’s justice in the courts that are judging so many unjustly? How will we talk about God?

Jesus offers a way in this world: Jesus stands before God’s people and declares that the oppressed should go free, the poor should be lifted up. Jesus stands with us in our pain, and offers us a way forward. Jesus stands in the midst of our growing diversity and longs to gather us together. That is a way that we can choose to follow.

Jesus the Good Shepherd finds us, even in the most difficult of circumstances...

Whether you’re on the road to Emmaus, or El Maizal, or you are just headed down Delmar Boulevard later. May you be prepared to encounter the miraculous, even in the most mundane moments.

Doubt, in the right measure, is crucial for survival. But be careful, because too much doubt can bruise your soul.

God can and does make new life out of the worst of human circumstances.. Life continues to triumph. Love continues to win. Light continues to shine, even in the darkest corners. Happy Easter!