February 2026

Preached on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the First Sunday in Lent, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) The first thing to notice about this Gospel is where it happens: the wilderness. In Holy Scripture, the wilderness is…

Preached on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock in memoriam Verona Belle Spatz (January 17, 1934 – February 15, 2026). The LORD shall watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time forth for evermore. (Psalm 121:8) This is one of the quiet promises of Scripture. It is not loud or…

Preached on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Ash Wednesday, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. “Yet even now, says the LORD, return to me with all your heart…” (Joel 2:12) Ash Wednesday is all about returning. But returning from where? And where are we returning to? Let’s take up each of those two questions. So, first:…

Preached on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. “From the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with Him I am well pleased; listen to Him!’” (Matthew 17:5) We might say that this is one of the great clarity moments of the…