This is Robin Walker's blog. I am the Dean of the Diocese of Brandon & Rector of St. Matthew's Anglican Cathedral, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. I have been in this ministry since January of 2003. My big interest is "preaching among exiles," to borrow a term from Walter Brueggemann. This blog is mainly devoted to my sermons, and the sometimes circuitous process by which I get to them, as well as current issues in church life as I experience them. I welcome constructive comment on the content of my personal posts. Comments on linked articles should be directed to the appropriate authors. Note that this is a moderated blog. I will not accept comments dealing with local and/or personal issues. The main page usually contains only material from the current week. Past articles are found in other categories. I invite you to visit the website of St. Matthew's Cathedral, at www.mts.net/~stmatt/
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View Article  On our way rejoicing!

For the next three weeks, this site will fall silent, as my wife and I take a much needed summer vacation. Some of that time will be spent in the company of our grandchildren, for which we give great thanks.

See you in September...

View Article  Do Not Be Afraid. Homily for August 8, 2010, Yr. C, Proper 19
Just as unforgiveness traps us in the past, so fear traps us in the future. Faith is lived in the present, rejoicing in the present reality of the Kingdom.   more »
View Article  True Wealth. Homily for August 1, 2010
To our ears, the "rich fool's" ideas sound like sound business practice. His folly lies in leaving God out of the equation.   more »
View Article  Undivided Loyalty. Homily for July 25, 2010 (RCL Yr C, pr 17)
Hosea accused the people of Israel of dividing their loyalties between gods. Like them, we are called to a life of undivided loyalty to God.   more »
View Article  Sometimes things just work out...
A few weeks ago, one of the retired priests who assists here asked me if I wanted him to do ...   more »
View Article  Keeping it Simple Homily for July 4, 2010 (RCL Yr C, proper 14)
Human beings tend to complicate matters. God calls us to keep it simple.   more »
View Article  Freedom to Love. Homily for June 27, 2010
High school graduates have been set free from school discipline. We are set free from the law's discipline, but are still bound to each other by the command to love our neighbour.   more »
View Article  Held to Account. Homily for June 13, 2010
Ahab & Jezebel are held to account for their theft of Naboth's vineyard. Our contemporary leaders -- and all of us -- will likewise be held to account for what God has entrusted us with.   more »
View Article  2010 North American Cathedral Deans' Conference
My wife and I spent most of the past week at Washington DC, attending the annual Deans' conference. It was a very special time, with grand liturgy, a great location, and fine conference presentations. Check out a few pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/RobinW2831/RJSWashingtonTrip#
View Article  Walter Brueggemann's "Cadences of Home"
A précis of a book that shook my world, profoundly affecting my own understanding and practice of preaching.   more »