From the Rector… “Tell out my soul…” These words of Mary introduce Jesus to the world. They precede her Magnificat—the song she sings to Elizabeth as

From the Rector… In the early church, sainthood was often defined by martyrdom. Under the Roman Empire—especially during Nero’s reign—Christians were convenient scapegoats whenever something

From the Rector… Death is never fun. That may seem like an obvious statement, but it is also a true one. My cousin died this

From the Rector… Whenever I find myself sinking into despair, my first instinct is to distract myself. I read a book, call a friend, listen

From the Rector… There has been much conversation surrounding the events of Saturday night in downtown Montgomery—some accusatory, some solution-oriented, and much of it rooted

From the Rector… There’s a bumper sticker that reads, “I would rather be at Camp McDowell.” And while I dearly love the Church of the