Thomas Alexander

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…

Preached on Sunday, January 25, 2026, the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock (via Zoom). The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18) During our Annual Parish Meeting, we’re going…

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…

Preached on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock. “Just when Joseph had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream.” (Matthew 1:20a) That was a close one, wasn’t it? Joseph was just about to carry out his plan. For…

Preached on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in memoriam Sylvia Sue Atkinson Maulden (July 26, 1940 – December 10, 2025). “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) It is a remarkable thing, isn’t it? In a single verse of Holy Scripture—a mere fragment…