“Bearing Witness”

May 24th, 2009 By Father River Sims

The Feast of the Ascenscion

Mk. 16:15-20

I attended church this morning at Howard Thurmand’s old church to here Obama’s old pastor, Jeremy Wrigtht, from Chicago. He gave and excellent sermon. I can understand why the president basically dumped him–he spoke the truth to power. Excellent sermon and service. Spent afternoon working on newsletter. Have been doing… Continue reading

“In the Name”

May 24th, 2009 By Father River Sims

May 23 Acts 18:23-28; Jn. 16:23-28

I was up at 6:30 a.m. and went to Vallejo to celebrate Mass. Today is the Mass of the Ascension. I came home and visited Alice in nursing home. I often think a lot about getting old when I visit her. She is not as strong as she use to… Continue reading