Growing up, my older brother and I occasionally found ourselves in hot water.
Graduating with Gratitude
Each year as I prepare my sermon for the baccalaureate Eucharist service, I discern which kernels of wisdom I may offer to prepare them for a world of division, plagues, war, political upheaval, and godlessness. I wonder what they will take with them along with their diplomas and Bibles as they graduate and leave chapel.
Saint George: Dying for the Risen Christ
As a young child, I held aspirations of joining the military. I remember our imaginary play through back street alleys and vacant lots included re-enacting scenes from the latest war movie that we watched on television.
Gazing outward, gazing inward, and finding God
Sophomore year in high school became a pivotal time in my spiritual development.
Absalom Jones: Life Can Be More
It takes a person of strong character to perform acts of charity for a community that directs its animosity, disrespect, and racism towards his people.
Expanding Our View of Gratitude
The Stripes are core values in the form of positive rules.
Relational Theology: The Cornerstone of Our Ethos
Our love for God can only be manifested by our love for our neighbor.
Saint Aidan: The Strength of Gentleness
At The Episcopal Academy we make every intention to inspire our students to care across differences.
Bartholomew: Worth a Mention
When I was a child growing up in Philadelphia, I respected a man who lived across the street from me named Mr. Weaver.
Saint Clare: Making the Stranger Our Neighbor
We live in a culture in which money seems to be the answer to all our problems.