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I'm Still Standing
One of the people I have come to know over the past couple of years always has this refreshing response to the everyday question of 'How...
New Leaf
Fall reminds us of the falling leaves, whereas springs bring forth new leaves - a burst of new life and new possibilities. In that same...
Principle
During my brief stint in law school, I learned something very important about the American experiment. I learned how the Founders thought...
Thread
This past weekend was one of unexpected challenges, but it was also one of celebration. We held a successful Annual Meeting, celebrating...
Instrument
Whenever I preach, I offer myself the opportunity to reflect on the words that I shared after the service. I even go back and listen to...
Vanity
When I returned from my sabbatical, I began offering a prayer before the final blessing during worship. This is the prayer: Teach us,...
Transcending Circumstances
I have long thought about how our circumstances do shape and influence us. Those circumstances can be a limitation but they can also be...
The Key Word
Vestry Meetings at Christ Church begin with a meal. The meal is usually provided by two Vestry members. Before each meal, we will share...
Violence
A few days ago, we heard in the news of the assassination attempt on the life of the former president-Donald Trump. Thank God this was...
Four Incredible Years
It was a bright sunny afternoon under the trees by the parish hall. Earlier that day, I had cleaned the table and bench because no one...
M3daas3, part 5 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
When I first spoke to Steve and Donna, I told them that I was on my way to a Mission Trio. They invited me to respond to a few questions...
M3daas3, part 4 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
I took a call one afternoon from a Pennsylvania number: "Hello - good afternoon," I said. "Good afternoon, Emmanuel. This is Cliff,...
M3daas3, part 3 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
I started applying for jobs in the fall of 2004 because I knew that my time at Yale Divinity School would end upon graduation in May,...
Happy Birthday, Father Manny!
Today is a super special day as we wish Father Manny a very Happy Birthday! We are so blessed to have you as our Rector at Christ Church,...
M3daas3, part 2 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
I remember calling All Saints a couple of times that day and left a voicemail. But I didn’t get a callback. And so, on Sunday, I wore my...
A Special Message from Father Manny
My Dearly Beloved: Greetings! It has been my greatest pleasure to serve as your pastor and friend. This September will mark my seventh...
M3daas3 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
Last Sunday was unique. It was fantastic. I was overjoyed with the festive spirit of celebration. Everyone was happy; from the youngest...
Praise
The rippling effect of praise. Praise cannot be contained in a box. Praise cannot be held back by the one who has been affected by a...
Four Preachers
Last Sunday was Youth Sunday. We had the honor of listening to four of our youth who would be graduating high school this spring and...
Holding On
Many are the deep pains, disappointments, and hurt that we carry with us. Some of us have carried these pains, disappointments, and hurts...
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