This
weekend, local Episcopalians are reflecting on the Texas Supreme
Court's Friday ruling which overturned the lower court's ruling in favor
of TEC and sent the case back for trial on neutral principles. Some of
us are delighted and thankful, while some are wounded and discouraged.
I would ask for all of us in church this Sunday to seek the peace and unity that comes from above at the altar
of our blessed Lord. To those on the other side, you may feel like
reconciliation is not just the farthest thing from your mind, but
altogether impossible. But my devotion to Our Lady reminds me of the
angel's words: "With God, nothing will be impossible" (Lk 1:37). I call
upon Bishop High and his standing committee to drop this horrible
lawsuit. Let the world say, "See how they love one another"
(Tertullian's Apology 39.7, see also John 13:35).
Especially to
those who left our churches five years ago, we invite you to come back
home. We respect your decision to worship where you will. We also want
to say that we love you and have saved a place at the Table for you. You
will always be welcome.
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