If there is one person of the Trinity who gets neglected in the Church, it would have to be the Holy Spirit. We pray to God our Father in the name of Jesus Christ. We study the life of Jesus and use the term ‘God’ as shorthand to refer to God the Father. But when do...
Last week, I wrote to you about a forgotten fast in the Church: Rogation Sunday. This week I would point you towards a forgotten feast: Ascension Sunday. Next Sunday, we will celebrate the feast of the Ascension. Technically, the feast of the Ascension occurs on...
This Easter season has been filled with many joyous occasions but also much sorrow for our congregation. This past week has felt particularly heavy. Several of our members are facing difficult and challenging circumstances, from health issues to house issues to the...
Confirmations are coming up on Sunday, May 27 when our Bishop comes to visit. As a priest, I often get asked, “What is confirmation? And why should I be confirmed?” Both of these are great questions. If you are coming from another Christian tradition or are new to the...
This morning we traveled up the bumpy, mud-slick mountain road to Gishaka church in Bumbogo Parish. Jean-Paul is the leader there for the church and there is also a preschool. The children are on holiday due to the remembrance time of the genocide. However, the...
Today we went around to meet Matthew Von Herulis, director of Sowers of Hope, and to hear about the agricultural ministry to reduce malnutrition and disease. The Agrifaith program is an educational/membership program that teaches farmers how to minister to the soul as...
