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
In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?”The other replied, “Why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense” said the first. “There is no life after delivery. What kind… Continue reading
The sermon text is below the sermon audio Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport RI; Sunday March 11 2018, The Reverend Alan Neale; “Facing Demons” One of President Trump’s spiritual advisers. Gloria Copeland, told Christians recently, “Do not inoculate yourselves with a shot against flu, rather inoculate yourselves with the Word of God.” She went… Continue reading
Sermon text is below the sermon audio. Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport, RI, Sunday February 25, 2018 The Reverend Alan Neale, “Hoping Against Hope” “Doubtless the Orcs despoiled them, but feared to keep the knives, knowing them for what they are: work of Westernesse, wound about with spells for the bane of Mordor. Well,… Continue reading
How truly wonderful that this day combines themes of Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day; a vocation to be really concerned about our loves and affections and to wary of empty, dry practices. The sermon text is below the sermon audio. Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport RI, Ash Wednesday (2.14.18) The Reverend Alan Neale, “Perfect… 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 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