During our conversations I mentioned that Mr. Potato Head had been created by Hasbro in my birth year (Mike works at Hasbro). To my delight, Megan produced for me a unique drawing of “Priest, Mr. Potato Head”! This photograph was taken in 2017 after a wedding rehearsal. Though the weather looked gray, nothing… Continue reading
The text for today’s sermon is below the sermon audio… great response to the preached sermon and this is always nourishing to the preacher’s soul; in fact, almost any response is nourishing. Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport, RI, Sunday January 21, 2018 The Reverend Alan Neale, “Repent – it’s never too late” Yesterday… Continue reading
Today the sermon was preached without script; worship was held in the Parish Hall as the Church was 43degrees! In the fun intimacy of the temporary setting it just seemed right not to preach from a lectern… with script. So, no audio. A (!) text is below that sort of resembles what was preached. This… Continue reading
The snow created a winter wonderland and once inside the elegant Belle Mer venue (Newport, Rhode Island) we were greeted by a bag-piper and when he rested a while a harpist played. There somehow was something just magically Celtic about the whole event compounded by a junior bridesmaid waving a magical wand and Irish accents… Continue reading
The ache, the need, to connect is at the heart of our psychic and cosmic existence; it is a process with encouragements and relapses but the Incarnation keeps us strong and endows us with courage and hope. Below the sermon audio is basically the sermon text… Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport RI Christmas… Continue reading
I resonate, I delight in the simple message of this sermon. I want it to be true, authentic for me and in my life but I accept it is a daily renewal. Of course, there is a lesson here that is of value for all healthy and functional relationships of significance to us. … Continue reading
This sermon comes from reflection on the texts but also on a poem by Abp. Rowan Williams with which we concluded a four-part study. I felt convinced and convicted that I must allow “a loyal and divine opposition” to challenge me – my attitudes, decisions, lifestyle. Hegelian Dialectic might be old-fashioned but its process is… Continue reading
The sermon text is below the link for the sermon audio. Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport ; Sunday November 26 2017 The Reverend Alan Neale. ; “Authentic Monarchy” When applying for a job involving teamwork, the question is often asked, “How would you describe your leadership style?”. Many sources provide many answers to this… Continue reading
I cannot remember ever preaching on Jesus’s Parable of the Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins; what a good friend of mine yesterday described as, “Not one of Jesus’ better parables!”. Forty years of parish ministry and no sermon on this text. As with all parables it’s important to get the thrust of the message… Continue reading
In October 2017 Wendy and I had the enormous joy and privilege to visit Austin TX to marry Sarah and Steve. Sarah we had come to know, respect and love while we were all in Philadelphia. Steve I came to know and much enjoy through several skype conversations. Austin is an absolute joy full of… Continue reading