by Peter James | Apr 5, 2023 | Harriet Tubman
Prayer takes many forms. “Flash Prayers” are brief, sentence prayers that can be offered to God throughout the day. “Lord, help this person,” “God, open their eyes” and “Thank you, Lord” are but a few examples. Harriet...
by Peter James | Apr 4, 2023 | Sir Francis Drake
I’m more interested in the prayer attributed to Francis Drake (1540-1596) than with Francis himself. While he is a fascinating figure of history, he represents a mixed bag in matters of faith. His letters bear witness to genuine belief, yet his actions...
by Peter James | Apr 3, 2023 | St. Ignatius
At a slave auction block near Boston harbor on July 11, 1761, “A small, frail, female child was sold…for a trifle.” Her only covering was a scrap of carpet, and her owner was in a hurry to sell her, convinced she wouldn’t survive. Suzanna...
by Peter James | Apr 2, 2023 | St. Bernard of Clairvaux
I preached a sermon series a few years ago on The Song of Songs (alternatively Song of Solomon). It’s an intriguing book, given that it reads like a love sonnet between a prospective bride and groom. God’s name is conspicuously absent from this...
by Peter James | Apr 1, 2023 | St. Basil
The Roman Emperor Valens sent into exile any church bishop who displeased him. As a supporter of Arius, who denied Jesus was coeternal with God, Valens was gunning for bishops who did not conform to his way of thinking. He sent Modestus, a high-ranking court...
