From the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas:
Lord God Almighty, who hast made all the peoples of the earth for thy glory, to serve thee in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with thy gracious will . . . ⚓️
Valentina Huang is Associate Organist at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston. This morning, before the closing hymn at the 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM Choral Eucharists, it was wonderful to be able to share with the congregation the news that she has won not one but two national organ competitions!
For this eve of Palm Sunday, here is a Moravian chorale verse, sung to the hymn tune Covenant, that refers to the visit of Jesus to the home of Lazarus in Bethany, where Mary anointed the feet of Jesus. (John 12:1-8) ⚓️
“[Texas] Attorney General Paxton’s actions against Annunciation House in El Paso should make all Christians very nervous about the values and focus of the Attorney General’s office at this time.”
“Almighty God, by the hand of Moses your servant you led your people out of slavery, and made them free at last: Grant that your Church, following the example of your prophet Martin Luther King, may resist oppression in the name of your love . . .” ⚓️
"The events of the last few days have been all around us — the horrendous incursion by Hamas, the murders, the kidnapping, the injuries. The impact on the people of Israel is immense and will last for generations. Last Wednesday, I was in Gaza visiting the Anglican hospital there . . ."
Bishop Graham is in Jerusalem and asks for your prayers for the conflict in Israel and Palestine.