Pastor Katie Donaldson reflects on the the topsy-turvy, upside-down banquet of God's Kingdom: "I imagine a table stretching out endlessly...."

The texts for Proper 23, Year A (Track 2) are Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; and Matthew 22:1-14. Full texts can be found at The Lectionary Page.

Preached October 11, 2026 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Ojai, California.

Martha Hennessy and Mark Colville of The Catholic Worker reflect on that movement's history, ethos, and praxis: "Christian practice is not about doing good deeds; it is essentially about resisting evil. Good deeds are a byproduct of that."

The texts for this fourth Sunday in Season of Creation (Year A) are Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32; Psalm 25:1-8; Philippians 2:1-13; and Matthew 21:23-32. Full texts can be found at The Lectionary Page.

Preached September 27, 2026 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Ojai, California.

Father Bill reflects on the often overlooked part of the story: "God begins with what Jonah already cares about. But God will not let his concern end at the edge of his own comfort."

The readings for this third Sunday in the Season of Creation (Proper 20A) are: Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; and Matthew 20:1-16. Full texts can be found at The Lectionary Page.

Preached on September 20, 2026 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Ojai, California.