Rich's Ruminations: Fifty Years Later

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Fifty Years Later

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, and especially the hearts of the people of this land, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 823)

Reflecting this morning on Dr. King's words, delivered fifty years ago. While a first-rate sermon delivered to a packed congregation on the mall, they still ring true as a quiet morning meditation five decades later. And remind us of the work that is still left to do. Let freedom ring!

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About Me

I currently serve as Interim Rector at St Michael's Church in Bristol, Rhode Island. Prior to this I served as Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts from June 2013 to September 2024. My primary work in diocesan ministry was to support clergy and congregations toward the larger goal of furthering God's Reign of mercy, compassion, and hope, especially in times of clergy transitions. Previous to that, I served for two decades as a parish priest and four years in an ecumenical campus ministry setting. I've also taught the Bible to undergraduates as a lecturer at Assumption College in Worcester.

This blog is a place where try to "think out loud" about matters of faith and life in the 21st century, a time when we face not only great challenges but also extraordinary opportunities.

I have been married to Hathy since 1986; we live in Worcester. Our two grown sons are married and live in Washington, DC and in New Jersey. We have one grandson.