Blessed is the Kingdom

Seeking The Kingdom In All Things

Welcome Guest Bloggers!

| April 11, 2009

Since I will be leaving civilization for a couple of weeks, I have asked a few friends to fill in as bloggers. They have happily agreed and I look forward to reading their thoughts when I return. I hope the regular readers of the blog will enjoy the diversity of thoughts they will bring to [...]

Friday Friends: U2

| March 6, 2009

It has been a busy week here as our diocese prepares for the ordination of our new bishop, Richard Stika. Much of my time has been spent going over the details of how to best prepare for 4,500 of the faithful to receive communion smoothly and quickly. It is also the first week of Lent, [...]

Man’s Best Friday Friend

| February 6, 2009

I have been meaning for some time to write a Friday Friends blogpost about my favorite Siberian Husky. Sasha and I got off to a rocky start as we are both stubborn souls. Slowly, but surely, we have formed a strong friendship that has surprised her owner. The day when I knew with certainty we [...]

Friday Friends: Poker

| January 24, 2009

John’s aces and kings looked very good, at least until we saw my hand of 2′s and 8′s. Even better was the fact that twos happened to be wild that hand. Last night we hosted the inaugural meeting of a new poker group that I hope will thrive. It was great to get together with [...]

Friday Friends in the Smokies

| January 9, 2009

After several days of rain this week, it was good to see a day with sunshine and to spend some time outside in the Smokies with friends. It is always much nicer up there right after it has rained. Precipitation makes the air clear and the views are even more spectacular than normal. David and [...]

Goatfest 2009

| January 8, 2009

Five priests + one goat = Goatfest 2009. What’s the matter? You’ve never eaten a goat before? Last night was an opportunity for fellowship, laughter and savoring the flavor of roasted goat. We hope that next year will be even better!

Friday Friends

| January 2, 2009

The new year has brought to mind many friends, some of whom it has been too long since I have seen. In thanksgiving for the great blessing they are to me, I introduce to the blog……something to be called Friday Friends. May it be a small way to say thank you to those who I [...]