Violence
A few days ago, we heard in the news of the assassination attempt on the life of the former president-Donald Trump. Thank God this was...
top of page
Fr. Manny's Blog
- Sep 13
- 4 min
Four Incredible Years
It was a bright sunny afternoon under the trees by the parish hall. Earlier that day, I had cleaned the table and bench because no one...
- Jun 28
- 7 min
M3daas3, part 5 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
When I first spoke to Steve and Donna, I told them that I was on my way to a Mission Trio. They invited me to respond to a few questions...
- Jun 21
- 7 min
M3daas3, part 4 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
I took a call one afternoon from a Pennsylvania number: "Hello - good afternoon," I said. "Good afternoon, Emmanuel. This is Cliff,...
- Jun 14
- 6 min
M3daas3, part 3 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
I started applying for jobs in the fall of 2004 because I knew that my time at Yale Divinity School would end upon graduation in May,...
- Jun 11
- 1 min
Happy Birthday, Father Manny!
Today is a super special day as we wish Father Manny a very Happy Birthday! We are so blessed to have you as our Rector at Christ Church,...
- May 30
- 5 min
M3daas3, part 2 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
I remember calling All Saints a couple of times that day and left a voicemail. But I didn’t get a callback. And so, on Sunday, I wore my...
- May 26
- 3 min
A Special Message from Father Manny
My Dearly Beloved: Greetings! It has been my greatest pleasure to serve as your pastor and friend. This September will mark my seventh...
- May 24
- 5 min
M3daas3 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
Last Sunday was unique. It was fantastic. I was overjoyed with the festive spirit of celebration. Everyone was happy; from the youngest...
- May 17
- 5 min
Praise           Â
The rippling effect of praise. Praise cannot be contained in a box. Praise cannot be held back by the one who has been affected by a...
- May 4
- 5 min
Four Preachers
Last Sunday was Youth Sunday. We had the honor of listening to four of our youth who would be graduating high school this spring and...
- Apr 26
- 5 min
Holding On
Many are the deep pains, disappointments, and hurt that we carry with us. Some of us have carried these pains, disappointments, and hurts...
- Apr 19
- 4 min
Blind To Imperfections
This past Sunday, I had the honor and privilege to officiate a wedding in Arizona. It was my very first visit to the state and I loved...
- Apr 12
- 6 min
Eclipse
I am not exactly sure when I got my first lesson about an eclipse, but I remember that it was such a complicated subject and I simply...
- Apr 5
- 4 min
Anyway
The past week has been incredibly humbling and hopeful. Beginning on Wednesday evening with Tenebrae, Seder Meal and Maundy Thursday...
- Mar 29
- 6 min
Be A Joyful Gift
I had the privilege of concluding our 5-week Wednesday Evenings at Lent program yesterday. This is the concluding part of what I shared...
- Mar 22
- 4 min
A Joyful Gift
I had the privilege of concluding our 5-week Wednesday Evenings at Lent program yesterday. This is part one of what I shared yesterday on...
- Mar 15
- 5 min
Purposive Approach
A dear friend of mine shared a story of her new venture - she just started a blog and a podcast. "That’s pretty impressive," I said to...
- Mar 1
- 4 min
Embracing Change
A couple of years ago, our beloved Christ Church began a partnership program with Oakland Mills High School. The goal of this partnership...
- Feb 23
- 4 min
Magician
I remember my first experience with magic when a magician held a three-day show in the city where I grew up. I was about 10 years old. It...
- Feb 16
- 4 min
Contact Theory
Now and then, parishioners will send me email responses about what I said or wrote, or simply send me articles they’ve read and which...
- Feb 9
- 4 min
Nameless In-Law
Sometimes we have to read the Bible or have it read to us or, better still, have it explained to us again and again before we can...
bottom of page