Author Archives: Father Dave

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Afflicting the Comfortable (A sermon on Luke 3:1-6)

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Father Dave

I think I am right in saying that today is a historic anniversary for me. I think I am rightin saying that today marks for me the end of my 28th year as incumbent in this parishwhich means that I … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice and Survival (Armistice Day 2018)

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Father Dave

“[Jesus] sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money intothe treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put intwo small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his … Continue reading →

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How hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom (Mark 10:17-31)

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Father Dave

  “Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!”” (Mark 10:23) Last week I wasn’t at my post at Holy Trinity. I was … Continue reading →

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The secular side of God (A sermon on Esther)

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Father Dave

“When the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman hadthrown himself on the couch where Esther was reclining; and the king said, “Willhe even assault the queen in my presence, in my own house?” As the … Continue reading →

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Encountering the Other (A sermon on Job 24:3-6)

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Father Dave

  3 You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely, I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. 4 “You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will … Continue reading →

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Ending the Demonization of Russia

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Father Dave

Words of wisdom from my friend (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) Mairead Maguire Demonization of Russia in a new Cold War era- By Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace laureate In examining the future, we must look to the past. As we … Continue reading →

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Australia’s Pro-Putin, Pro-Syria, Celebrity Anglican Priest (Russia Insider, September 29, 2018)

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Father Dave

I felt rather privileged to find myself subject of a major article in Russia Insider. The transcript it contains has a few typos. Even so, it portrays my views very accurately and comprehensively. Russia Insider – September 29, 2018

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What’s your story? (Mark 8:27-38)

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Father Dave

“Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, … Continue reading →

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Arise, my fair one! (A sermon on the Song of Songs)

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Father Dave

“My beloved speaks and says to me: “Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and … Continue reading →

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