Reflections from Rick Lord on Leadership, Transformation, and Things That Keep Human Life Distinctively Human
One of my cherished memories of my father was taking him for a visit to the World War II Memorial which is flanked by the Washington Monument to the East and the Lincoln Memorial to the West. It was a beautiful spring day in 2006 and he was deeply moved by the graceful and solemn [...]
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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, speaking at a congress in Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University, called for a renewed effort in promoting greater visible unity between Anglicans and Roman Catholics. “Since the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, the Roman Catholic Church has been involved in a number of dialogues with other churches – including with [...]
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In early October, I had the good fortune to attend the clergy retreat of the Diocese of Virginia and hear meditations offered by both Br. Curtis Almquist (Superior) and Br. Geoffry Tristram from the Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE). I was particularly struck by Brother Geoffry’s meditation on “Stewards of God’s Mysteries,” in [...]
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The Diocese of Virginia has released letters from its three bishops. Our Bishop Coadjutor, Shannon Johnston will become the Diocesan Bishop in October. Below is his letter. All three letters can be read here. A Letter from Bishop Johnston Dear Diocesan Family, With the conclusion of General Convention, the beginning of my time as your [...]
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From the Executive Summary: Americans change religious affiliation early and often. In total, about half of American adults have changed religious affiliation at least once during their lives. Most people who change their religion leave their childhood faith before age 24, and many of those who change religion do so more than once. These are [...]
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The 214th Annual Council of the Diocese of Virginia has adjourned sine die – without a day specified for its next session (though we know it will most likely be in late January next year). It was a memorable Council on several fronts. The most significant, was Bishop Lee’s announcement that he intends to resign [...]
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