BISHOP MARIANN’S WRITINGS
Decidir Quedarse
Ian Bedloe es el protagonista de diecisiete años de la novela de Anne Tyler de 1991, Saint Maybe (Santo Talvez). El se culpa de la aparente muerte por suicidio de su hermano mayor, Danny, y de las tragedias familiares posteriores.
Deciding to Stay
Ian Bedloe is the seventeen-year-old protagonist of Anne Tyler’s 1991 novel, Saint Maybe. He blames himself for the apparent suicide death of his older brother, Danny, and subsequent family tragedies. One evening, as he wanders the streets of his home city of Baltimore, Ian sees a neon sign in a storefront window, “Church of the Second Chance.”
Saying the Most Important Things
Good morning. Thank you for your warm welcome. I’m very happy to be worshiping at St. Mark’s, a community for whom I hold great admiration. I am also glad to be with my long-time friend and colleague, Michele Morgan.
With You All This Time
At our diocesan staff meeting this week, we opened with a communal reflection on the gospel passage that you’ll hear should you attend an Episcopal Church on Sunday. There had been a lot of good natured banter as we gathered, and it took a while for us to settle down.
Contigo Todo Este Tiempo
En nuestra reunión de personal diocesano de esta semana, comenzamos con una reflexión comunitaria sobre el pasaje del Evangelio que escucharán, si asisten a una Iglesia Episcopal el domingo. Nos habíamos reunido para bromear y tardamos un rato en tranquilizarnos.
Caminando en dolor y resolución
En la iglesia este domingo, escucharemos la historia de dos de los discípulos de Jesús que, en su dolor por la muerte de Jesús, se sintieron obligados a dar un largo paseo. A veces el dolor también nos impulsa a caminar. El 17 de abril, me uní a una procesión de dolientes que recorría las calles de Nashville, Tennessee.
Walking in Grief and Resolve
In church this Sunday, we’ll hear the story of two of Jesus’ disciples who in their grief at Jesus’ death, felt compelled to take a long walk. Sometimes grief propels us to walk, too. On April 17, I joined a procession of mourners walking the streets of Nashville, Tennessee.
The Journey of A Lifetime | Easter Sermon 2023
What a gift to be with you here, to take in the grace and love of this moment and this place. For we are all living in an Everything, Everywhere, All at Once2 world, and it’s a lot to hold. (I was cheering for that movie to win Best Picture, sight unseen, based on the title alone, because it sums up what life feels like for so many people these days.)
Porque Él Vive
En una de esas pequeñas tiendas especializadas en regalos extravagantes, examiné la exhibición de tarjetas de felicitación y me encontré con una tarjeta de Pascua. En el frente había una representación del Jesús resucitado de pie delante de sus discípulos. La leyenda decía: “Está bien, todos, aclaremos la historia. ¡Lo último que necesitamos son cuatro relatos diferentes de la Resurrección!”
Because He Lives
At one of those small shops that specializes in quirky gifts, I perused the display of greeting cards and came across an Easter card. On the front was a depiction of the resurrected Jesus standing in front of his disciples. The caption read: “Okay, everybody, let’s get the story straight. The last thing we need is four different accounts of the Resurrection!”
