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About Marcus Halley

The Rev. Marcus Halley is an ordained Episcopal priest serving as rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Minneapolis. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johnson C. Smith University, a Master of Divinity degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center, and a Master of Sacred Theology from the School of Theology at the University of the South. An avid writer and blogger, Fr. Marcus has contributed to numerous other publications both online and in print.

Saint Andrew’s Evangelism

November 30, 2020 By Marcus Halley Leave a Comment

Saint Andrew was a pioneer in many ways. His festival is often the first major Christian feast celebrated after the beginning of the Christian year to commemorate his status of being the “first called.”

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: art, evangelism, Feast Days, St. Andrew

Enmegahbowh: charting the course toward understanding, compassion, and just relationships

June 12, 2018 By Marcus Halley 2 Comments

Born a member of the Ojibwe people in Canada, Enmegahbowh’s name means “he who prays for his people while standing.” While his name most certainly […]

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Filed Under: Saints, Uncategorized Tagged With: compassion, Lesser Feasts and Fasts, saints

To the Glory of God and in memory of Saint Mark…

April 25, 2018 By Marcus Halley Leave a Comment

“The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God,” begins not with Jesus Christ, but with John the Baptist, and this […]

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St Joseph was faithful – even when exhausted.

March 19, 2018 By Marcus Halley 1 Comment

This scene feels like my life in the times when I have more things to do than there is time to do them.

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St. Matthias stayed the course and waited on God. So can I.

February 24, 2018 By Marcus Halley Leave a Comment

Following Jesus takes a heap of patience.

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On the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter, I notice his faith and his doubt.

January 18, 2018 By Marcus Halley 2 Comments

Jesus builds his church on the confession of a man with a sketchy record when it comes to firm faith.

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I remember the Feast of the Holy Innocents – and that hope is hard to kill.

December 28, 2017 By Marcus Halley Leave a Comment

“The Triumph of the Innocents” reframes the story. Ultimately, Herod lost.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Christmas, Family, Herod, Holy Family, Holy Innocents, hope, Jesus, William Hunt

St. Andrew may have traveled far. But for many of us, the call is much closer.

November 30, 2017 By Marcus Halley Leave a Comment

The frontier to which God is calling you might be as close as a relative or friend.

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The Feast of St. Luke gives early notice of the Feast of the Nativity.

October 18, 2017 By Marcus Halley 1 Comment

Unlike the other gospelwriters, Luke includes the events surrounding and supporting the birth of Christ.

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St. Matthew teaches fearlessness–and the urgency of Christ’s call.

September 21, 2017 By Marcus Halley Leave a Comment

“Follow me” doesn’t even feel like a question. There’s a sense of urgency to the call of Jesus.

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