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 normally contains only material from the current week. Past articles are found in other categories.
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Monday, December 25
A Christmas message
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 25 Dec 2006 06:00 AM CST
May this season of Christmas bring to all the joy of knowing God's love, in ways large and small, as we welcome the birth of the Saviour of humankind.
Lord, teach us to give in love.
Lord, teach us to receive with thanks.
Lord, let your glory shine in our hearts.
Amen.
This concludes my Advent/Christmas reflections for 2006. I hope that some may have found my words helpful. This blog will remain static until January 1, as my wife and I visit our daughter and her family in Alberta. Thank God for grandchildren!
Sunday, December 24
A Season to Receive. Homily for Christmas Eve
by
Robin Walker
on Sun 24 Dec 2006 04:00 PM CST
The gift of the Christ child teaches us to receive, with thanks. more »
Can we pray this? Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent, 2006
by
Robin Walker
on Sun 24 Dec 2006 06:00 AM CST
Praying the Magnificat with integrity iis a profound challenge to first-world Christians. (Note: this is an expansion of the entry for Dec. 22 in the Advent 2006 reflections, which contains links to the text and to Samaritan House Ministries.) more »
Saturday, December 23
The naming of people
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 23 Dec 2006 09:05 AM CST
John's name was significant for his mission. God knows all of us by name, but we don't always live into it. more »
Friday, December 22
Mary's Song
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 22 Dec 2006 10:03 AM CST
The Magnificat proclaims a vision of God's kingdom, a guide to those who work with the powerless. more »
Thursday, December 21
Struggling through another day.
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 21 Dec 2006 02:21 PM CST
Working through tiredness as Christmas approaches makes the joy of the season more distant. more »
Wednesday, December 20
The servant of the Lord
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 20 Dec 2006 09:13 AM CST
God's call comes in many ways to many people. more »
Tuesday, December 19
Angels and fear
by
Robin Walker
on Tue 19 Dec 2006 09:46 AM CST
"Do not be afraid" is the angel's message to Zechariah and to us. more »
Monday, December 18
Ordinary and holy
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 18 Dec 2006 06:00 PM CST
The genealogy of Jesus may not be exciting reading, but it is Gospel. more »
Saturday, December 16
Rejoice! Homily for Advent 3 (Dec. 17)
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 16 Dec 2006 11:50 AM CST
Rejoicing in the Lord is not escapism, but the joy born of real hope. more »
A job posting
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 16 Dec 2006 09:23 AM CST
Who would choose the prophet's calling? more »
Friday, December 15
Help us to hear...
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 15 Dec 2006 09:57 AM CST
It's easy to find a reason to reject the Word of God. more »
Thursday, December 14
Get on with the job.
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 14 Dec 2006 05:41 AM CST
Christmastime laments about the loss of Christian privilege are unhelpful to the mission of the Church. more »
Wednesday, December 13
Asking for help...
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 13 Dec 2006 08:34 AM CST
In Jesus' name, we bear others' burdens. more »
Tuesday, December 12
Seeking the lost
by
Robin Walker
on Tue 12 Dec 2006 08:46 AM CST
Advent is a wonderfully appropriate season to seek out the lost and to call them back. more »
Monday, December 11
Healing and dogs
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 11 Dec 2006 10:42 AM CST
Thinking about healing makes me think of my dog. more »
Saturday, December 9
What do we expect? Homily for Advent 2 (Dec. 10, 2006)
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 09 Dec 2006 12:06 PM CST
We are called to raise our expectations, looking to God to be with us -- and to act. more »
Driving out the demon of poverty
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 09 Dec 2006 09:10 AM CST
Jesus calls us to compassionate action for the poor and the hungry. more »
Friday, December 8
Do I have to say it?
by
Robin Walker
on Fri 08 Dec 2006 08:35 AM CST
Jesus requires a statement of belief from two blind men. Does he require a statement of belief from me? more »
Thursday, December 7
Doing the Word in Advent
by
Robin Walker
on Thu 07 Dec 2006 08:46 AM CST
Advent challenges us to build our lives on Jesus's words. more »
Wednesday, December 6
Celebrating St. Nicholas: Dec. 6, 2006
by
Robin Walker
on Wed 06 Dec 2006 08:29 AM CST
The legacy of St. Nicholas is seen better in selfless ministry than in shopping mall Santas. more »
Tuesday, December 5
The gift of reason
by
Robin Walker
on Tue 05 Dec 2006 09:49 AM CST
Jesus says that "these things" have been hidden from the wise and the intelligent, a challenge to one whose life has been dominated by study. more »
Monday, December 4
Hopes realized, hopes dashed
by
Robin Walker
on Mon 04 Dec 2006 08:05 PM CST
Today's Gospel: Matthew 8:5-13. This reflection is being posted a bit late, because the last day and a half ... more »
Saturday, December 2
The Habit of Hope: Advent Sunday 2006 (Dec. 3)
by
Robin Walker
on Sat 02 Dec 2006 02:16 PM CST
The apocalyptic texts associated with the 1st Sunday of Advent are filled with hope, the fundamental "habit" of the season. more »
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