I was never blind like Bartimaeus, who we read of in our Gospel today, but I was born with a strabismus, or crossed eyes, which made my vision very weak. Many of my early memories involve going to pediatric ophthalmologists and children’s hospitals for surgeries. After multiple surgeries, my left eye became strong but my…
Re. Jonathan R Thomas Oct. 18, 2015 Proper 24(B) Is. 53:4-12, Ps. 96, Mk. 10:35-45 We Will Sing A New Song As I read today’s gospel passage, I almost feel for the sons of Zebedee. They are so relatable and understandable. They are in a place to ask Jesus for anything, and what…
Rev. Jonathan R Thomas Oct. 4, 2015 – St. Francis (B) Gal. 6:14-18, Matt. 11:25-30 In the Footsteps of St. Francis While it has been a good week for celebration at St. Paul’s with the bishop’s joining us to celebrate new ministry here and the wonderful event of the blessing of the animals yesterday, in…