Author: Fr. Peter
Lead us not Into Temptation
At a recent Tuesday evening Bible Study at Church, I was asked what the saying from Matthew 6:13, “lead us not into temptation” means. As you are aware we pray...
Memorial Day Prayer
Gracious God, on this Memorial Day weekend, we remember and give thanks for those who have given their lives in the service of our country. When the need was gr...
How Will You Be Remembered?
On May 5, 1868, The Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, General John A. Logan, published General Order Number 11 that establishe...
Horatio Stockton Howell
Tucked on a side street in Gettysburg Pennsylvania is a small monument to Horatio Stockton Howell, Chaplain with the 90th Pennsylvania Regiment that was killed ...
That We All May Be One
I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, ar...
Do You Want to be Made Well
During the early morning hours of August 29th, Hurricane Katrina was swirling off the coast of Southern Louisiana. The call to evacuate the lower...
The Wardens Wands
I am a history geek with a sub-specialty of church history geekdom and as such I am interested in all things related to church and the history of worship...
Feed My Lambs
Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and l...
Forgive Them
Last Sunday night, the Fox Television Network premiered a retelling of the story of Jesus journey to the Cross. Set in the City of New Orleans the Passions was...