I’m a priest in the Episcopal Church and I serve as rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. I’ve been married to my wife, Karen, for over 12 years, and we have two daughters in elementary school. This is my personal website and blog...
I never really saw myself as a "writer"...but here I am with a blog! I wrote "Going to Hell" in 2011, "Breaking Bread Together" in 2012, and I have a few others in various states of completion. I write mostly non-fiction, but I've recently finished a novel (!), and am waiting to see what's next in that venture.
Each week I publish a reflection on the lectionary readings for an upcoming Sunday. Sometimes (if the mood strikes) I compose a set of prayers which reflect the readings of the week.
The following is a reflection on Luke 9:51-62, the Gospel lesson appointed for Proper 8, year C, according to the Revised Common Lectionary. James and John, the Sons of Zebedee, to Jesus, about the Samaritans: Lord, do you want us...