Our revised calendar makes today the feast day of St. Matthias. Ordinarily, I would take little notice of the event, ... more »
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Wednesday, May 14
Saturday, May 10
Isn’t It Amazing? Homily for Pentecost, May 11, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 10 May 2008 06:00 PM CDT
It's amazing what God can do with dust, and simple people—and the church. more »
Saturday, May 3
Keep the Faith. Homily for May 4, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 03 May 2008 06:00 PM CDT
Jesus our great High Priest is faithful to the Father and to us. May we keep faith with him. more »
Thursday, May 1
Musing about the Ascension
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 01 May 2008 04:28 PM CDT
It's Ascension Day, the "forgotten child" of the church's Principal Feasts. Because it falls on a Thursday, in many places ... more » Saturday, April 26
Speaking in the Marketplace. Homily for April 27, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 26 Apr 2008 06:00 PM CDT
"Know your audience" is a simple communication slogan, shown in action as Paul preaches at the Areopagus. more »
Saturday, April 19
A Unique Invitation. Homily for April 20, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 19 Apr 2008 06:00 PM CDT
A call to read John 14:6 as invitational, not exclusionary. more »
Saturday, April 12
Abundant Life—After Katrina. Homily for April 13, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 12 Apr 2008 06:00 PM CDT
God's abundant life is evident in the life of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina more »
Friday, April 11
The city of tragedy & comedy
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 11 Apr 2008 11:04 AM CDT
Thought and images from the Deans' Conference in New Orleans more »
Monday, March 31
CBC Radio 2
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 31 Mar 2008 02:04 PM CDT
In his comment on "Snow...", Steve wondered what "the Corporation" is up to. A full-page ad in Saturday's Globe & Mail told the story. Classical music is on the way out, except from 10 am to 3 pm. Effective September 1, The morning & afternoon shows are being completely restructured to feature Canadian content -- nothing fundamentally wrong with that, I suppose -- but without classical music. The ad in the G&M had endorsements from a long list of Canadian performers -- not one of them a classical artist. CBC Radio 2 is the only place on the dial currently featuring classical music. If you are a classical music lover who works in the day, that's too bad!
Saturday, March 29
The Spirit of Forgiveness. Homily for March 30, 2008 (Easter 2)
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 29 Mar 2008 06:00 PM CDT
The work of Easter is the work of forgiveness, empowered by the Holy Spirit more »
Snow and other annoyances.
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 29 Mar 2008 01:40 PM CDT
It's March 29 and it's snowing lightly. It's the first full day of the school spring break, and two days ... more »
Saturday, March 22
The Hidden Life of Christians: Homily for Easter Sunday , 2008 (Early service only)
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 22 Mar 2008 08:00 PM CDT
The Christian life is not a Walter Mitty fantasy, but a life of seeking the things above. more »
Is the Anglican Church dying? A personal reflection
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 22 Mar 2008 05:23 PM CDT
A comment on another post suggested that the Anglican Church is dying. It immediately reminded me of confirmation class—almost 50 ... more » Friday, March 21
The Tearing of the Curtain. Homily for Good Friday 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 21 Mar 2008 08:37 AM CDT
The tearing of the curtain of the temple is a both a sign of grief and an act of empowerment of God's people. more »
Thursday, March 20
Tradition - Homily for Maundy Thursday 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 20 Mar 2008 02:27 PM CDT
The Eucharist is a matter of Tradition—in the "Big-T" sense. more »
Wednesday, March 19
The Cross: Symbol and Event
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 19 Mar 2008 04:19 PM CDT
In an earlier post, I referred to the cross as a symbol, and was challenged for making it a "mere ... more »
Paul Gibson on Schism
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 19 Mar 2008 08:17 AM CDT
The Rev. Dr. Paul Gibson has written a thoughtful and helpful essay on schism, posted on the Anglican Church of Canada website at http://tinyurl.com/335vgl.
Note: comments on this article are now closed. Saturday, March 15
The Voice of the Crowd. Meditation for Palm/Passion Sunday 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 15 Mar 2008 05:10 PM CDT
We participate in both the acclamations and the condemnations of the crowds in Jerusalem more »
Monday, March 10
A friend becomes a bishop
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 10 Mar 2008 08:34 AM CDT
As reported in the online Anglican Journal, the Diocese of Edmonton elected its Dean, the Very Rev. Dr. Jane Alexander, as the successor to +Victoria Matthews. I watched this election with great interest. I served in that diocese for 15 years before coming to Brandon—the last year and a half working together with the bishop-elect, then a newly-ordained priest. She and I became good friends. I had been approached about letting my name stand in this election, but after several months of indecision and inner strife, decided that the Holy Spirit was not calling. Now the Spirit has spoken, and my friend Jane+ will become +Jane on May 11. It is a good decision for the diocese I still sometimes think of as home.
Pray for the Diocese of Edmonton and for Jane as they grow together as people and Bishop. Saturday, March 8
Disturbed in Spirit… Homily for March 9, 2008 (Lent 5, Year A)
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 08 Mar 2008 06:00 PM CST
Jesus' humanity and divinity are both revealed at the tomb of Lazarus. more »
Friday, March 7
Readings and prayer for Friday, March 7
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 07 Mar 2008 08:40 AM CST
1 Corinthians 12:27-13:3 God, the Father of all, whose
Son commanded us to love our enemies: Litany of Reconciliation From the Cross of Nails Fellowship All have sinned and fallen
short of the Glory of God. The hatred which divides
nation from nation, race from race, class from class, Father, forgive. The covetous desires of
people and nations to possess what is not their own, Father, forgive. The greed which exploits the
work of human hands and lays waste the earth, Father, forgive. Our envy of the welfare and
happiness of others, Father, forgive. Father, forgive. The lust which dishonours the
bodies of men, women and children, Father, forgive. The pride that leads us to
trust in ourselves and not in God, Father, forgive. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Monday, March 3
A message from our Primate
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 03 Mar 2008 04:02 PM CST
I continue to give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Fred Hiltz. View his latest statement to the church on the national church website. To his words I can only say "Amen."
Sunday, March 2
Heirs of Our Past, Stewards of God’s Future
by
Robin Walker
on Sun 02 Mar 2008 03:00 PM CST
Sermon preached before a "100-mile pot-luck."
We inherit our past, and accept its responsibilities.
We are called to live into God's future in gratitude and hope. more »
Saturday, March 1
None So Blind… Homily for Lent 4, March 2, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 01 Mar 2008 06:00 PM CST
Blindness afflicts us on several levels. God reaches out to heal our blindnesses. more »
Thursday, February 28
An unrequested blessing—first thoughts on John 9
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 28 Feb 2008 02:30 PM CST
Jesus heals a man born blind. There are other stories, especially in the synoptic Gospels, where Jesus heals blind people. In most of those (e.g. Bartimaeus in Mk 10), the individual asks Jesus for healing. John 9 is different. Jesus just steps up and gives the man his sight, unrequested and without explicit permission. This man has never seen, so could he even know what to ask for?
Saturday, February 23
Thirst and Service. Homily for Lent 3, Feb. 24, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 23 Feb 2008 08:00 PM CST
Thirst is the most basic of human feelings—both physically and spiritually. Christian disciples are called to address it on both levels. more »
Saturday, February 16
Born From Above. Homily for Lent 2, Feb. 17, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 16 Feb 2008 06:00 PM CST
Lent is a time that invites us to take discipleship seriously. Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus challenges us to live into eternal life. more »
Sunday, February 10
Getting OUr Priorities Straight. Homily for Lent 1, Feb. 10, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Sun 10 Feb 2008 08:00 AM CST
As the church seeks the way ahead, we are challenged to resist the temptation of pragmatism, placing our trust in God's word. more »
Saturday, February 9
Playing the blame game
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 09 Feb 2008 02:04 PM CST
We can't blame the weather on other people, just as we should avoid laying blame in all areas of life. more »
Friday, February 8
The fast that I choose
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 08 Feb 2008 09:10 AM CST
I sometimes think I'm just lazy, but I find fasting very difficult—at least fasting as giving up food. I like my creature comforts, but I don't think I'm a glutton! But then I read in Isaiah 58:1-9a about another kind of fasting, the fast of responding to injustice. Feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, addressing injustice wherever it may be.
The fact of people being needlessly in need makes me angry, and I am reminded that Thomas Aquinas remarked that one would sin by not being angry in the face of injustice that s/he could and should confront. I know I can do that, and I can do more. This is the fast that God chooses. Let it be my choice. Thursday, February 7
Dust to dust. Thursday of the first week of Lent
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 07 Feb 2008 06:27 AM CST
Lent began with a whimper, so to speak, with a very low attendance at the evening Ash Wednesday service. Several ... more »
Wednesday, February 6
Joy and Sorrow. Homily for Ash Wednesday, 2008
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 06 Feb 2008 10:00 AM CST
Ash Wednesday recalls earlier times in church history, evoking the polarity of joy and sorrow. more »
Monday, February 4
Under discipline
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 04 Feb 2008 10:01 AM CST
As a priest of the Anglican Church of Canada—in Holy Orders, to be technical about it—I am under discipline. Every ... more »
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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.
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