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I am Fr. Rob Lord, an Episcopal Priest. Following the contemplative/active way, God in all things, seeking the Kingdom of God for the flourishing of others. Winter Park, Florida
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I offer this meditation and prayer on the exquisite Hymn: Come Down O Love Divine, sung by Anglicans and Episcopalians around the world on Pentecost Sunday. The lyric was composed by Bianco de Sienna, Italy, in the 14th century. The tune is from Ralph Vaughn Williams. (I play an instrumentation of the melody I created …
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It was a gift today to serve as a Supply Priest at Christ The King Parish in Lakeland, Florida. We lived in Lakeland in 1981-1982 when I was serving as Assistant Rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church (sadly no longer a congregation). The Gospel Story of Jesus being welcomed by the two sisters Martha and …
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Welcome to my first episode: Cultivating a Flourishing Mindset! What if the the story of God is a story that is truer, better, and more beautiful than we have ever imagined? What if the story of Jesus is above everything else about inviting people into flourishing in God’s coming kingdom? Our minds (not our brains) …
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The theme of this podcast is that a human response to Jesus’s call to live in God’s Kingdom is not a one-time thing. Response to God’s invitation is in fact a lifelong task, involving various practices over time. And that takes a lot of practice—in fact, our whole life becomes one continual practice. That is why …
Continue reading "What Is Your Practice? Being Present To Your Life"
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Mark 6: 30-32 The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the …
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To flourish in life, one must come to know and trust that it is good to be you. As Brian McLaren writes: “What we all want is pretty simple, really. We want to be alive. To feel alive. Not just to exist but to thrive….We want to be less lonely, less exhausted, less conflicted or …
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Dear Podcast Friends: The Sermon on The Mount is concerned with the great theological and existential question of human flourishing. In this series of podcasts I will be looking at the key ideas of the sermon to highlight the most fruitful reading of the words of Jesus. This episode is centered on what I believe is …
Continue reading "Episode# 5 What Is Your Aim? The Sermon On The Mount"
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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives his manifesto about the art of human flourishing. He joins the other rabbis and sages throughout history and answers life’s ultimate question, “how does a person live the good life?” Jesus’ answer to that question is so compelling that people have been writing, discussing, and wrestling over …
Continue reading "The Beatitudes: The Paradox Of Flourishing In The Face Of Suffering"
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Dear Friends, I have added a “Sermon Page” to my blog. I will be posting previous sermons and those I preach in the future from time to time. I hope they might be helpful for your journey and flourishing. First Sunday of Advent 2016 Fr. Rob Lord+ On The First Sunday of Advent, I sought …
Continue reading "An Advent Sermon: Waking Up To The Coming Christ"
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It was a great joy to preach this sermon at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Orlando today. I am deeply grateful to Fr. David Bumstead, Rector, for his kind invitation. May this “Joy Sunday” message bring you flourishing hope and encouragement. With you on the Journey, Rob+
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Stepping aside to move forward has given me time to return to reading and study of essential books and spiritual guides that have shaped my lifetime and vocation. In this podcast I reflect on the work of Fr. Henri Nouwen and his central theme of “Being The Beloved.” ` Raymond Carver, just before he died, …
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One of my hobbies is creating, producing, arranging music on my digital audio workstation. Here is a short little offering I made for fun. I selected musical loops to add a rocking bluegrass feel. The lyrics are self explanatory! Sounds better with headphones! Hope it brings a smile to your day! Rob
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It is never easy to preach and share at the funeral of a good friend and former parishioner. At the same time, it is in some ways a gift from the heart to honor someone whose life was so radiant with God’s grace and love. I had many requests for my homily and so I …
Continue reading "So We Do Not Lose Heart: For Ucola"
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Remember: “You Are Dust and To Dust You Shall Return” Genesis 3:19 Keep death before your eyes – Saint Benedict, The Rules: Chapter 4:47 On the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, we are invited to have our foreheads crossed with ashes as a reminder that we are creatures of dust. We are fragile, fallible, …
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I had the gift of preaching yesterday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Orlando on behalf of their fine Rector, Fr. David Bumsted+. Deeply grateful for his ministry. The Parable of the Prodigal Sons, also called The Parable of the Father’s Love, offers tantalizing opportunities to connect the parable to our daily lives, to our families, …
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I enjoyed being supply priest for Fr. Tom Phillips this past Sunday, 2nd Sunday of Easter, at Church of the Incarnation, located at Canterbury Retreat Center, the Diocese of Central Fl. Tom has a strong commitment to preaching and teaching, and this engaging faith community definitely engages and animates the preaching task! Had fun with …
Continue reading "An Encounter With The Risen Lord: God Confidence"
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“By choosing integrity, I become more whole, but wholeness does not mean perfection. It means becoming more real by acknowledging the whole of who I am.” – Parker Palmer Living with integrity, whether you are in your twenties or seventies, is no minor or insignificant task. We have to be honest with ourselves about the …
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It was an honor to preach at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Orlando today for Fr. David Bumstead, their wonderful Rector and my friend. My theme for the sermon was taken from The Gospel lesson for Proper 9, on the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20. ….cure the sick who are there, and say to …
Continue reading "Sermon July 7: The Reign of God Has Come Near To You"
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Today was the second of two supply Sundays at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Orlando, on behalf of their well loved and gifted Rector, Fr. David Bumstead+. I find great joy in these opportunities to express my ministry and to support local parishes from time to time. It is deeply meaningful. The Parable of the Good Samaritan …
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