There is currently considerable discussion about whether it is possible to bless persons in same-sex unions. In light of this, it can be useful to step back and take a look at the topic of blessings ...

COMMENTARY: Humility helps us to recognize a blessing, while pride often sees a blessing as a curse. Often, the distinction between a curse and a blessing is the difference between pride and humility.

This is a blessing service associated with the oldest Feast of the Church, Theophany, celebrated by those of the Eastern rite, both Catholic and Orthodox. It also highlights the wondrous gifts of ...

Matt moved back home when a job in another state didn’t work out. Soon he was attending worship regularly with his parents at the small Episcopal church I served at the time. One evening I met him for ...