January 2026

Preached on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Baptism of our Lord, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. John would have prevented Jesus…but then, he consented. (Matthew 3:14a, 15b) Why would John have prevented Jesus? What’s that all about? At first glance, John’s reaction makes perfect sense. John is out there at the Jordan doing what…

Preached on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Epiphany of our Lord, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. (Matthew 2:10) It was quite the journey, this much we know. A great star compelled Wise Men from the East to put down their contemplations…

Preached on Sunday, January 4, 2026, the Second Sunday after Christmas, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. Joseph got up…and went to Egypt. (Matthew 2:14) It’s a good thing that Christmas is not just one day but twelve days, a whole season. It’s a good thing, I think, because the Incarnation doesn’t make sense all…