Christmas is coming … Only five more days until Christmas, which really means, only four more shopping days until Christmas. We know Advent is a time of preparation, but it never seems long enough to me! Ready or not, Christmas still comes. I know…
This Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, is also known as Gaudete Sunday, a name dating back to the Roman Catholic calendar of the church year. The name, which means “rejoice,” comes from the first words of the Latin introit antiphon “Rejoice in the…
Happy St. Nicholas Day! Today marks the Feast of Nicholas of Myra (present-day Demre in southwest Turkey), a fourth-century bishop. It is believed he was one of the bishops attending the Council of Nicaea in 325. He is known as the patron saint of…
I hope everyone had a joyous Thanksgiving celebration. Now we set our sights on Advent and the many activities we have coming up at the Cathedral as we prepare, once again, to welcome the Christ Child this Christmas. First up is our Advent Decorating…
Thanksgiving is upon us, but there are a few things coming up before we can focus on the one day a year specifically set aside for giving thanks as a nation. This Sunday is our Pledge Ingathering where we will bless all the pledges…
What a wonderful Diocesan Convention it was this past weekend. Friday saw the business of the Diocese conducted as we elected new members of the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council, passed the 2025 budget as well as other resolutions, and had a reception to…
It’s time for another election! Our nation voted on Tuesday and now our Diocese will vote tomorrow as we elect a new Bishop. The 135th Convention of the Diocese of West Missouri begins today with our business session and a reception. Tomorrow we will…
November 6, 2024 Dear Cathedral Family, I feel like we could all use a little reassurance today, so I want to reassure you that the love of Christ is with you today, just as it has been with you every day. I am with…
Today is All Saints’ Day. One of the seven principal feasts of the church year, it commemorates all saints, known and unknown. It is believed this commemoration began in Ireland, moved to England, and then spread to the European continent eventually reaching Rome where…
As I drive around the city, or travel anywhere at this time of year, it is clear by the decorations that fall is in full swing. And, yes, there are plenty of Halloween specific decorations, but more than that I see emblems and colors…
Today is the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. St. Luke was a companion of St. Paul the writer of the Gospel bearing his name and its sequel, the Acts of the Apostles. He was also believed to be a physician which is why…
Once again, we are asking prayers for those affected by another hurricane in the southeast. Hurricane Milton struck Wednesday night from Florida’s Gulf Coast to the East Coast, spawning a series of tornadoes along the way. This, of course, following directly on the heels…
Most High, omnipotent, good Lord, To thee be ceaseless praise outpoured, And blessing without measure. Let creatures all give thanks to thee and serve in great humility. These words were written by St. Francis of Assisi in his “Canticle of the Sun.” We celebrate…
As you read this, I will be on my way home from Omaha, Nebraska, where I just had a two-day planning session for the next North American Cathedral Deans Conference. It will take place May 8-11, 2025, in Omaha. Trinity Cathedral will be the…
Many thanks to all who came last night to meet and listen to our four nominees for IX Bishop of West Missouri. It was a great turnout, and I appreciate everyone’s interest in getting to know the nominees better. The Q&A session was livestreamed…
