Reflections of a Newly-Minted Canon (Or What I Wish I Had Said at Convention Last Month)

The Rev. Canon Michael Jackson was made an Honorary Canon of St. Mark’s Cathedral by Bishop Rickel at the Diocesan Convention, October 28, 2017, for his long ministry as producer…
Daily Psalm and Prayer – Monday, November 13

Psalm 80 1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; * shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. 2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin,…
Daily Psalm and Prayer – Saturday, November 11

Psalm 76 1 In Judah is God known; * his Name is great in Israel. 2 At Salem is his tabernacle, * and his dwelling is in Zion. 3 There…
Daily Psalm and Prayer – Friday, November 10

Psalm 69 1 Save me, O God, * for the waters have risen up to my neck. 2 I am sinking in deep mire, * and there is no firm…
Daily Psalm and Prayer – Thursday, November 9

Psalm 71 1 In you, O LORD, have I taken refuge; * let me never be ashamed. 2 In your righteousness, deliver me and set me free; * incline your…
Daily Psalm and Prayer – Wednesday, November 8

Psalm 72 1 Give the King your justice, O God, * and your righteousness to the King’s son; 2 That he may rule your people righteously * and the poor…
Bishop Rickel Responds to Sutherland Springs Shooting

Dear Ones, My heart, as I am sure yours does, breaks as I hear the news coming out of Texas this weekend. During this Sunday’s services at the First Baptist…
Daily Psalm and Prayer – Tuesday, November 7

Psalm 62 1 For God alone my soul in silence waits; * from him comes my salvation. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, * my stronghold, so that I…
Daily Psalm and Prayer – Monday, November 6

Psalm 56 1 Have mercy on me, O God, for my enemies are hounding me; * all day long they assault and oppress me. 2 They hound me all the day long;…
Daily Psalm and Prayer – Saturday, November 4

Psalm 55 1Hear my prayer,O God; * do not hide yourself from my petition. 2Listen to me and answer me; * I have no peace, because of my cares. 3I…