Monthly Archives: March 2019

Ecclesiastes for Everyone: Day One, Ash Wednesday

Posted on March 6, 2019 by tmrichmond3

 1 The words of Qohelet [the Teacher/Preacher][i], David’s son[ii], king in Jerusalem: 2 Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, Vanity of vanities. All is vanity.     In Percy Shelley’s poem Ozymandias, a traveler tells that he saw a ruined statue in … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes for Everyone: A Lenten Devotional

Posted on March 6, 2019 by tmrichmond3

Introduction Every Ash Wednesday, when I mark the cross with ashes on the foreheads of my parishioners, I say, “From ashes you have come, to ashes you will return.” It is not something I say lightly or easily. I wish … Continue reading →

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Preaching the News (NOT)

Posted on March 1, 2019 by tmrichmond3

  In my previous post I confessed my addiction to the news. Throughout my day I keep up with national and international events, from a variety of sources. I talked about how the news helps form my prayers, and my … Continue reading →

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