For over thirty years Alan Neale has spoken with passion, relevance, authenticity and humor of themes that are profound and pressing; the profound he makes simple and accessible, the pressing he makes immediate and welcoming. All these years past have provided little time for Alan to write extensively and so now he begins a long-postponed desire and there are many themes waiting to be translated into books; the task is daunting and enthralling and he longs to begin in 2015
The text is below the video… “Playing Fast and Loose” Monday Meditation. 04/27/20. Alan Neale. Trinity Church, Newport RI Mark 2: 18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and people came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 19… Continue reading
The text is below the video… Sermon “To The Rescue” Sunday April 26 2020. Alan Neale. Trinity Church, Newport, RI Our home is situated on a road that leads from the Middletown Fire Department to most of Middletown and, when needed, beyond. Over the past few weeks it has been, sadly, most common to see… Continue reading
PLU? People like us… “PLU means People Like Us. Upper-class reference to describe others who have similar high-class aspirations and standards.” The text follows the video… “Everyone is PLU!” Friday Meditation 04-24-20. Alan Neale. Trinity Church,Newport,RI Mark 2 13 Jesus went out again beside the sea; the whole crowd gathered around him, and he taught… Continue reading
The text from Mark’s Gospel is below the video… Mark 2 When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to them…. Continue reading
The text is below the video… Reflections in Mark’s Gospel. Monday April 20th 2020. Alan Neale. Trinity Church, Newport, RI Mark Chapter One 40 A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and… Continue reading
The text is below the video. John 20 19-20 Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side. 20-21 The disciples, seeing the Master… Continue reading
The prayer for Easter Friday Almighty Father, who gave your only Son to die for our sins and to rise for our justification: Give us grace so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,… Continue reading
I decided I would try a more extemporaneous approach to today’s meditation; strangely, but not surprisingly, that took just as much if not more preparation. I think I enjoyed the experience more… though I may be the only one! The text from Luke is below the video. Luke 24:13-35 The Message (MSG) The Road to… Continue reading
The text is below the video… Easter Day 4-12-20. Alan Neale. Trinity Church, Newport RI When I was in Plymouth, England (serving as a young, new priest… oh, that seems years ago) an older priest told me this story. It was a Monday, his day-off and, of course, he was in mufti, in civilian clothing,… Continue reading
The text is below the video… Holy Saturday Reflections. April 11 2020 Only one page, one page 283, in our Prayer Book is set aside for a brief liturgy on Holy Saturday; the day between Good Friday and Easter Day. I’ve long considered almost a mission to reinstate the spiritual significance, the resonance of Holy… Continue reading