http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:22:35 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 St. Matthews Church http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/what-happens-during-the-season-of-lent/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/what-happens-during-the-season-of-lent/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:22:26 GMT THE FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN LENT marks the midpoint of the season. This is a time when Lenten disciplines become tedious, and also a time when we can begin to think about Easter. The tediousness of discipline is precisely the point. ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/why-i-am-at-st-matthews-church/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/why-i-am-at-st-matthews-church/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:25:14 GMT I read with interest Father Scarlett's epistle on evangelism's role in the Anglican Catholic Church. As someone relatively new to St. Matthew's, I'll share some random observations about my own growth of faith, and the ultimate decision to ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/some-thoughts-on-church-growth-and-evangelism-in-the-anglican-catholic-church/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/some-thoughts-on-church-growth-and-evangelism-in-the-anglican-catholic-church/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:00:54 GMT Introduction. Archbishop Haverland has commissioned us to begin an American initiative to promote the growth of our churches and the planting of new churches. The intent is for this complement our mission efforts in other countries. The issue ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/while-the-music-lasts/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/while-the-music-lasts/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:24:09 GMT Some thoughts on the art of Arvo Pärt For most of us, there is only the unattended Moment, the moment in and out of time, The distraction fit, lost in a shaft of sunlight, The wild thyme unseen, or the ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/fantasy-faith/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/fantasy-faith/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:15:56 GMT The Fantastic or Mythical is a Mode available at all ages for some readers;  for others, at none.  At all ages, if it is well used by the author and meets the right reader, it has the same power: to generalize while remaining concrete, ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/palm-dualities/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/palm-dualities/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:13:39 GMT Had it been me,I would have argued and defended and persuaded,then possibly cursed, as is my wont, when things go wrong.He answered not a word, such that the governor marveled greatly.I would have bitched and moaned and carried onto the point of ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/terza-rima-trinitas/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/terza-rima-trinitas/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:12:56 GMT A rhyme in three – a perfect form to writeabout the holy trinity;  and ho-ly week the perfect time, both dark and bright.  ‘Twas holy week two thousand years agoin which the triune God lost one of three;on Friday Good the ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/smoke-hangs-indistinct-amid-the-fog/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/smoke-hangs-indistinct-amid-the-fog/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:12:06 GMT Smoke hangs indistinct amid the fogThat slips along the streets of thisMy one-time home.It is too dark to be the hourThat presently sounds from distant mission bells.The Poet’s words sound silently,Indifferently in my mind’s ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/the-train-station/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/the-train-station/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:11:05 GMT A stairway brought me here:A never closing station, a platformWithout fences, without rails,But a faded yellow line…A bridge with glass to stopI know not what. Memory is this bridgebetween two fixed points I cannot see. Lights in the ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/deciding-to-trust/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/deciding-to-trust/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:07:55 GMT The Marions were happy to see 2009 go. The last half of the year was a blur. First there was Al’s broken and re-broken bone, then Vallee’s traumatic accident just a week and a half after returning from Workcamp. Looking back, it is ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/making-of-a-priest/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/making-of-a-priest/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:06:03 GMT He returned from his retreat in the desert of Mexico with a sun-kissed face, aglow just as I imagine Moses must have been when he returned from being in the presence of the Lord on Mt. Sinai. With a wide smile, a boyish buzz cut, and a freshly ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/energy-snacks-and-lightbulbs/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/energy-snacks-and-lightbulbs/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:03:49 GMT Our church’s Jr. High Group is one of St. Matthew’s sectors that most of us know almost nothing about. With this unfortunate reality in mind, we decided to publish an interview with the Jr. High Director, Jamie Fatigati. ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/the-sanctification-of-time/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/the-sanctification-of-time/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:20:42 GMT Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany focus on the coming, arrival and revelation of the Messiah. These themes work on two levels. The first level is centered on the Incarnation. We await and prepare for this in Advent. We cel­ebrate it at ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/incarnational-sacrifices/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/incarnational-sacrifices/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:20:01 GMT “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 In love Jesus left His throne, in the realm of heaven, to reveal himself to us ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/doing-great-work/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/doing-great-work/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:17:58 GMT At the start of each week, we're bound to hear somebody at our workplaces mention having "a case of the Mondays." Wednesday is "hump day." It's uncommon to finish off the last day of the work week without a colleague "thanking God it's Friday." ... http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/a-note-on-our-minds/ http://www.stmatthewsnewport.com/the-evangelist/a-note-on-our-minds/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:17:12 GMT In my observation, one thing that traditional churches tend to do well is Christian education, particularly in extra-biblical subjects. St. Mat­thew’s in particular seems to be a congregation with an interest in the classics. In my ...