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The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham Christmas Eve, 2018 The Sacred Language of Christianity is the Body: Hope and Presence in the Church The soul is in God and God in the soul, just as the fish is in the sea and the sea in the fish. -St. Catherine of Siena ... Continue Reading →
The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham Advent Lessons & Carols Advent III, Year C December 16, 2018 The Sacred Language of Christianity is the Body Reflection 2 of 3 Veni, veni, Emmanuel O Come, O Come, Emmanuel… This is the second sermon in a three-part series exploring ‘the body’ as the Sacred Language of Christianity. This... Continue Reading →
The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham Advent III, Year C Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18 The Sacred Language of Christianity is the Body Reflection 1 of 3 The Word became flesh and dwelled among us… Today’s homily is the first in a three-part reflection, with what we will share this morning, as well as tonight... Continue Reading →
The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham Advent 1, Year C Luke 21:25-36 December 2, 2018 The Heart of the Matter Last week, we went to visit family in Arkansas. I really do love having time to catch up with some of our family. We went from house to house nibbling here and there. On several... Continue Reading →
The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham Proper 28, Year B Mark 13:1-8 November 18, 2018 Die Before You Die Not one stone will be left here upon another. All will be thrown down. Years ago, not long after I was ordained a priest, my uncle came to Atlanta with his church on a trip. Lisa... Continue Reading →
These video reflections are so helpful, as we continue to reflect on the social and religious dynamics of our context. Prof. Taylor's words help parse the complex factors we experience. How do we talk about God? How do we understand--or resist--the loss of the Christendom framework in our circumstances? https://youtu.be/HAuHmRSxZY4 https://youtu.be/eHhMi1sqEkg https://youtu.be/tWhQbg0B-sY
Here is a tribute video by Contemplative Outreach, with enormous gratitude for Fr. Thomas's life--and the encouragement for each of us to take our place in embodying this call of Christ on our lives. Thank you, Fr. Thomas... https://youtu.be/tJSGlqM3pxQ Here is a shorter reflection, with excerpts from the longer video, "A Life Surrendered... Continue Reading →
Contemplate This! Many thanks to my friend Tom Bushlack for the conversation on his podcast. Tom's ongoing work with the Contemplate This! podcast offers rich insights into the lives of diverse folks, all of whom are exploring ways to embody a contemplative posture in their lives and vocations. I was with Tom at the New... Continue Reading →
The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higginbotham Proper 25, Year B 2018 October 28, 2018 The Struggle with Spiritual Sight The Crypt Church in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC is a space that speaks deeply to me, that pulls me in and makes my heart vibrate. A deeper part... Continue Reading →
