This week, Fr. Ed reflects on the gospel story of Jesus healing the woman “bent over and unable to stand up straight,” drawing a parallel to the weight of communal trauma many carry today. He reminds us that Jesus’ gift was not only physical but spiritual life — a love that continues to sustain and empower us. Fr. Ed invites us to recognize where we encounter that spirit of love in our own lives and to channel it into hope-filled action, standing up for those in need through prayer, advocacy, and compassion.

This week, Fr. Ed shares a personal and spiritual journey inspired by his late uncle, a monk who moved from Trappist life alongside Thomas Merton to decades of spiritual exploration in Asian ashrams. Reflecting on Letter to the Hebrews’ vision of a shared, unfinished perfection, Fr. Ed weaves together his own studies in Modern Buddhism, the practice of meditation, and the Christian call to universal compassion. He invites us to see how these traditions converge in cultivating inner peace and awakening the spirit to our deep, God-given connection with one another.

This week, Father Ed reflects on the surprising connection between our “peak superhero” cultural moment and the real-life heroism of Episcopalians advocating for justice. In response to recent detentions of immigrant parishioners in our diocese, he urges us not to be consumed by outrage, but to ground our actions in the love of Christ, allowing the gospel to transform our hearts. Celebrating the successful reunification of Yeonsoo Go with her mother, the Rev. Kyrie Kim, he reminds us that—together—we can act with courage, compassion, and even a bit of superhero spirit.

This week, the rector reflects on the beauty and mystery of prayer, inspired by Maren Tirabassi’s poetic reinterpretation of the Lord’s Prayer which begins: “Our Feather….” Rooted in a child’s imaginative mishearing, the poem invites us to explore new and tender ways of naming God, and to approach prayer with creativity, openness, and wonder. As Jesus reminded his disciples, sometimes the deepest truths are revealed to “the little ones.” How might you reimagine the language of prayer in your own life? Read on for inspiration, insight, and a blessing.

This week, Mother Liz invites us to reflect on prayer and courage as we prepare for Sunday’s forum discussion of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s How We Learn to Be Brave. She shares a powerful excerpt from Bishop Budde’s writing on prayer — not just as a plea for help, but as a declaration of presence and purpose. In a time of challenge and uncertainty, we are reminded that we are called to show up, stay grounded in God’s love, and offer what we have for the good of others. Join us for this timely and hopeful conversation.