2018-06-07 13:00
Ecclesiastes 3:1-151 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is plant… Read More
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2018-06-06 12:51
Thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, "I dwell in the high and holy place and also with the one who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spir… Read More
2018-06-02 12:44
Small DeepsWe are too complicated.We seek God here, there and everywhere.We seek God in holy places, in books,in rules, regulations, rites and rituals.We seek God in pomp and glory and cerem… Read More
2018-05-24 12:34
The orderIt's tempting to decide to make a profit first, then invest in training, people, facilities, promotion, customer service and most of all, doing important work.In general, though, it… Read More
2018-05-18 13:06
MARY KAY SCHUENEMAN, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Cornwall, is helping her congregation plan for the future of their 215-year-old place of worship on Route 30. Independent ph… Read More
2018-05-15 13:43
A Collect for GuidanceHeavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupation… Read More
2018-05-12 12:02
2018-05-10 12:34
The Apostle's CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spiritand bor… Read More
2018-05-10 11:18
Lord of the DanceI danced in the morning when the world was begun,And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun,And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth,At Bethlehem I had… Read More
2018-05-09 12:24
Collect of the Day: The Sixth Sunday in EasterO God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that… Read More
2018-05-09 12:11
Canticle 11 The Third Song of IsaiahIsaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19Surge, illuminareArise, shine, for your light has come, *and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.For behold, darkness… Read More
2018-05-09 11:28
Very early Sunday morningVery early Sunday morningWhile the guards were still asleepJesus is risen declaringVictory, no more defeatJesus is risen declaringVictory, no more defeatResurrection… Read More
2018-04-02 11:23
Alleluia, Christ is Risen!The Lord is Risen indeed, Alleluia! Read More
2018-01-08 13:12
With whom are you traveling? With whom are you associating? With whom are you spending your time? It matters. Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the… Read More
2018-01-08 04:30
2018-01-07 12:30
In the past, men and women of old followed the star to find the baby Jesus. In this marvelous hymn/poem, we have the wonderful imagery that we are also on a journey, we also are "on ca… Read More
2018-01-06 13:30
The Day of Epiphany ~ January 6thT.S. Eliot reads "The Journey of the Magi" ~ click HEREhttps://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/journey-magi Read More
2018-01-05 13:30
If in your heart you makea manger for his birth,then God will once againbecome a child on earth.~Angelus Silesius Read More
2018-01-05 13:21
Good food for thought:Your theoryOf course, you have one. We all do. A theory about everything.You're waiting for 7:20 train into the city. Your theory is that every day, the train… Read More
2018-01-03 15:11
T.S. Eliot's, "The Journey of the Magi"“A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a journey, and such a long journey: The ways deep and the weather sharp, The ver… Read More
2018-01-01 20:10
The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visi… Read More
2017-12-27 12:00
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER WITH SEVEN WORDSWe remember the Magi,Observers of stars,Evidence-based seekersWho found their way to kneel before a baby.May we, too, kneel before life’s intricate m… Read More
2017-12-25 02:13
The Rev. Peter M. CareyChristmas Eve Sermon24 December 2017May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and bri… Read More
2017-12-24 15:27
The Rev. Peter M. Carey4th Advent - Sermon24 December 2017St. Augustine begins his “Confessions” with the important notion that we are restless until we find rest in God. '… Read More
2017-12-18 13:30
Ecclesiastes 71 A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death, than the day of birth.2 It is better to go to the house of mourning … Read More
2017-12-13 12:15
Gaudete, by Brad ReynoldsBecause Christmas is almost hereBecause dancing fits so well with musicBecause inside baby clothes are miracles.GaudeteBecause some people love youBecause of ch… Read More
2017-12-10 04:19
This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. -Psalm 118:24 Read More
2017-12-08 15:48
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cryOn Jordan's bank the Baptist's cryAnnounces that the Lord is nigh;Come, then, and hearken, for he bringsGlad tidings from the King of kings!Then cleansed be… Read More
2017-12-08 14:00
Canticle 12 A Song of Creation Song of the Three Young Men, 35-65Benedicite, omnia opera DominiInvocationGlorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord,*praise him and highly exalt him for… Read More
2017-12-04 12:31
An #Advent calendar of reflections, by yours truly, the Rev. Peter M. Carey. Check them out HERE: http://adventatstmarys.blogspot.com/ Read More
2017-11-16 21:00
Yours is the day, O God, yours also the night; you established the moon and the sun. You fixed all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter. Psalm 74:15-16 Read More
2017-11-03 13:13
A Prayer of Self-DedicationAlmighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedic… Read More
2017-11-03 11:15
Another thoughtful and interesting piece from Seth Godin today. Well-worth a read!And, while you're at it, go check out his blog! www.sethgodin.com~PeterThe real law of averagesIf… Read More
2017-11-02 02:56
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermon15 October 2017Matthew 22: 1-14Listen to the audio HERE"The parables of Christ, even the innocent, pastoral, tender, innocuous-seeming ones, conceal just below t… Read More
2017-11-02 02:48
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermon - 22 October 2017“Give it back to God” ~ “Of thine own have we given thee”Listen to the audio HEREEarlier in the gospel of Matthew, whic… Read More
2017-11-02 02:45
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermon29 October 2017Listen to the audio track HERE“increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity”“You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God… Read More
2017-11-02 01:23
Glad to see my own seminary, Virginia Theological Seminary on this list in an interesting article in the Huffington Post.Tradition and Innovation: Seminaries that Change the World, Clas… Read More
2017-10-26 11:21
7Be still before the LORD *and wait patiently for him.8Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers, *the one who succeeds in evil schemes.Psalm 37 Read More
2017-10-16 02:08
2017-10-14 14:24
2017-10-12 08:36
Holy Spaces ~ Bates College Read More
2017-10-10 00:12
Sermon preached at St. Mary's Church, Cathedral Road, PhiladelphiaThe Rev. Peter M. Carey, Rector8 October 2017https://soundcloud.com/user-214468201/revpetermcarey-october-2017-10-amThe Rev… Read More
2017-10-05 16:55
One of my favorite places! The Spirit is strong there!~Peter Read More
2017-10-05 16:28
One of my parishioners shared this prayer with me today, and I wanted to pass it along. I think that Father Martin expresses some of what we all are feeling.Peace,Peter+Sad, tired and… Read More
2017-10-04 19:28
St. Francis of Assisi” © icon by Br. Robert Lentz, OFM. Read More
2017-10-04 19:27
2017-10-03 11:17
Hiking - "I don't like either the word or the thing. People ought to saunter in the mountains - not hike! Do you know the origin of that word 'saunter?' It's a beautiful word. Away back… Read More
2017-10-02 00:04
SermonThe Rev. Peter M. CareySt. Martin in the FieldsEvensong ~ 1 October 2017When we read snippets of the scriptures in church every week, we are at risk of not really knowing the full stor… Read More
2017-10-01 13:01
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermonSt. Mary's Church, Cathedral Road, Philadelphia1 October 2017When we read snippets of the scriptures here in church every week, we are at risk of not really know… Read More
2017-09-30 13:07
R.S. Thomas (1913–2000)KneelingMoments of great calm,Kneeling before an altarOf wood in a stone churchIn summer, waiting for the GodTo speak; the air a staircaseFor silence; the sun's… Read More
2017-09-29 19:52
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermon ~ Michaelmas29 September 2017The marvelous Feast of Michael and All Angels, called Michaelmas reminds us of the many ways that God’s care watches over us… Read More
2017-09-28 16:08
Rock Point, Burlington, Vermont ~ #HolySpaceThursdaysFor this "HolySpaceThursday" I want to give a nod to Rock Point, and Rock Point Summer Conferences from back in my youth and young adulth… Read More
2017-09-28 15:56
The Guest House This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival.A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor.Welcome and entertai… Read More
2017-09-28 02:59
We are all of us seeking a homeland, even though we have only seen and embraced it from afar. We are all of us strangers and pilgrims on the earth.~Frederick Buechner Read More
2017-09-26 20:47
The Official Public Unveiling Ceremony of the Octavius Catto Statue on the Grounds of City HallThere was a public unveiling of a statue erected to remember the life, ministry and legacy… Read More
2017-09-25 12:02
Seth Godin: On the danger of saying something for the first timeThat's rare air, with no support, no foundation.Like the coyote, running of a cliff in pursuit of the roadrunner...What could… Read More
2017-09-22 17:13
https://draughtingtheology.wordpress.com/For "PayItForward" and "FollowFriday", I highly recommend the wonderful blog, "Draughting Theology," by my old seminary friend, the Rev. Steve… Read More
2017-09-22 03:43
For this "ThrowBackThursday," also known as "HolySpaceThursdays" I remember and recognize the wonderful Bishop's Ranch, an Episcopal Retreat Center in Sonoma County, California. The im… Read More
2017-09-21 17:11
L'shana Tova Read More
2017-09-19 16:35
Please consider giving to Episcopal Relief and Development!Friend in Christ, just making sure you saw Rob's email. While it's difficult for many of us to understand what those affected by Hu… Read More
2017-09-19 12:04
The CollectAlmighty God, you called your servant Theodore of Tarsus from Rome to the see of Canterbury, and gave him gifts of grace and wisdom to establish unity where there had been divisio… Read More
2017-09-19 03:33
Recording of Sermon preached on 17 September 2017 Read More
2017-09-19 03:28
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermon ~ St. Mary’s Church, Cathedral Road, Philadelphia27 August 2017Sermon audioIt is well-worth your time to study the book of Romans. There is incredib… Read More
2017-09-19 03:11
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermon preached at St. Mary’s Church, Cathedral Road, Philadelphia3 September 2017God is the unimaginable, however, we seek images of God. Our minds constr… Read More
2017-09-19 03:03
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermonSt. Mary's Episcopal Church, Cathedral Road, Philadelphia10 September 2017Audio of the sermon ~ Click HEREFrom Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry - A prayer for a… Read More
2017-09-19 02:47
The Rev. Peter M. CareySermonSt. Mary’s Episcopal Church ~ Cathedral Road17 September 2017Dealing with difficult situations is an important part of life. As we move through… Read More
2017-09-15 20:54
For this "Pay it Forward"/#FollowFriday, I want to highlight the excellent blog of my former seminary professor, Dr. Stephen L. Cook. Dr. Cook is a scholar of the Old Teatament /… Read More
2017-09-15 15:17
Sermons online on SoundCloud ~ The Rev. Peter M. Carey at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Cathedral RoadSt. Mary's Cathedral Road's channel on Soundcloud Read More
2017-09-14 21:03
Go check out this new cycling blog, "Pro Cycling Analysis"! Great comments, great insight. Excellent blog!Here's a taste of it:World Championship ITT and TTT PreviewWorld Championships… Read More
2017-09-12 18:42
I was searching around on Biblische Ausbildung, Dr. Stephen Cook's blog and found this cool post. If you're into learning the Bible and also am slightly (or more) tech-geeky (which I a… Read More
2017-09-12 12:31
I am always looking for new resources, books, videos, materials of all sorts which can help us delve deeper into our lives, and grow and transform. I happened across the "Faith Rules"… Read More
2017-09-11 23:54
I remember trying to buy a flag after #911 - all sold out!Then the #Philadelphia Inquirer printed full-page flags in the paper! #USA Read More
2017-09-11 18:42
The Man in the Red Bandana, Welles Crowther, rescued at least 10 people from the South Tower on 9/11 | http://uslax.in/2eRdtZ0 #NeverForget Read More
2017-09-11 01:19
2017-09-06 17:27
Let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfe… Read More
2017-09-05 16:07
Paul Jones - Bishop and Peace Advocate, 1941 The CollectMerciful God, you sent your beloved Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Raise up in this and every… Read More
2017-09-04 20:58
2017-09-04 20:22
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the LordWe are one in the Spirit, we are one in the LordAnd we pray that our unity will one day be restoredAnd they'll know we are Christians by our l… Read More
2017-08-24 17:57
Blessed are the quiet ones, who hold their thoughts in gentle hands and listen all the more carefully. Blessed are the kind ones, who reach out to others without hesitation and by so doing h… Read More
2017-08-12 03:16
Prayers for peace in Charlottesville!Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for thelove of your only Son, our… Read More
2017-08-10 16:57
I am really looking forward to this conference on Discipleship which is being held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Whitemarsh, not too far at all from St. Mary's - Cathedral Road. I he… Read More
2017-08-04 14:33
Hymn: Joyful, joyfulJoyful, joyful, we adore Thee,God of glory, Lord of love;hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee,Opening to the Sun above,Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;drive the dark… Read More
2017-07-29 08:54
My Own Heartby Gerard Manley HopkinsMy own heart let me more have pity on; letMe live to my sad self hereafter kind,Charitable; not live this tormented mindWith this tormented mind torm… Read More
2017-07-24 12:41
Always thought-provoking, Seth Godin has another wonderful thought for today, "Be the different one"Be the different oneLeonard Nimoy created one of our culture's singular fictional characte… Read More
2017-07-09 10:47
Locusts And Wild Honey Come to Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWiLAlLz0LMRefrain: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy burdened, and I shall give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn f… Read More
2017-07-08 11:23
General ThanksgivingAlmighty God, Father of all mercies,we your unworthy servants give you humble thanksfor all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made.We bless… Read More
2017-07-06 15:12
Canticle 19 The Song of the RedeemedRevelation 15:3-4Magna et mirabiliaO ruler of the universe, Lord God,great deeds are they that you have done, *surpassing human understanding.Your ways ar… Read More
2017-07-06 11:25
A Prayer of St. ChrysostomAlmighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that… Read More
2017-07-03 11:13
Collect of the Day: Proper 8Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joi… Read More
2017-06-30 03:43
Let America Be America AgainLangston Hughes, 1902 - 1967Let America be America again.Let it be the dream it used to be.Let it be the pioneer on the plainSeeking a home where h… Read More
2017-06-30 01:57
If you know me at all, you know that one of the passions of my life, beyond my faith and my family and friends, is lacrosse. This article I found on "LaxAllStars" is by one of the grea… Read More
2017-06-29 12:06
2017-06-29 12:04
The Rev. Peter M. CareyRector, St. Mary’s Episcopal ChurchCathedral Road, PhiladelphiaSermon 25 June 2017“Write down everything he says.” was the advice given to me by stud… Read More
2017-06-29 11:59
The Rev. Peter M. CareyRector, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church18 June 2017SermonAlmighty God, you sent out your apostles to heal, to teach, to bring life, and to spread the good news. &nbs&hell…Read More
2017-06-29 11:56
On the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, I thought it was altogether appropriate to post a few photos from the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, otherwise known as Washington Cathed… Read More
2017-06-12 10:58
Collect for St. BarnabasGrant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the wellbeing of your Church, gave generously… Read More
2017-06-11 23:02
The Rev. Peter M. CareySt. Mary’s, Cathedral Road, PhiladelphiaSermonTrinity Sunday11 June 2017Almighty and Loving God, you live and move and have your being with us and among us and w… Read More
2017-06-02 13:46
Lisa Carey Educational Consulting ~ www.lisacareyconsulting.comWe are trained educational consultants with years of experience guiding students and families through the college process… Read More
2017-05-30 13:14
Jeff Webster added 2 new photos.May 2, 2016 · Jeopardy Question:On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was"How many steps does the guard take during hiswa… Read More
2017-05-28 23:12
Lisa Carey Educational Consulting ~ www.lisacareyconsulting.comWe are trained educational consultants with years of experience guiding students and families through the college process.We un… Read More
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