Week of JanUARY 25, 2026

My Sisters and Brothers in Jesus Christ,
As winter weather moves across much of the country this weekend, we hold in prayer all who are traveling, asking God to grant them safety, patience, and protection on the road. We also remember those who face these storms without stable shelter, electricity, or heat, as well as all who are impacted by power outages, dangerous conditions, and uncertainty. May God’s presence be especially close to the vulnerable, the weary, and those offering care and assistance.

This weekend we also shared a new video as part of our ongoing commitment to weekly liturgies and faith-formation resources. In this reflection, I explore the challenge of reconstructing ancient Christianity, drawing on Jeff Cavins’ My Life on the Rock. Cavins’ journey reminds us that dissatisfaction with the Church is often experiential rather than doctrinal, rooted in a longing for deeper spiritual engagement. His time in independent ministry revealed how difficult it is to “build the Church from scratch” without historical continuity, ultimately leading him to a renewed appreciation for liturgy, incarnation, and the Church as a living, historical community guided by the Holy Spirit. The video also raises honest questions about reform, continuity, and historical breaks—questions that resonate deeply within Old Catholic and broader Christian conversations. Next week’s video will build on this reflection by addressing several continuity concerns raised here, and I look forward to continuing that conversation with you.

As always, please know that you are welcome to reach out if you would like your intentions remembered during the liturgy. Additionally, if you or someone you know is in the Saint Charles, Saint Peters, or Weldon Spring area and would benefit from a pastoral visit or the sacraments—especially Anointing of the Sick or the Eucharist—please do not hesitate to contact me.
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May God bless you, watch over you, and keep you safe during this time of inclement weather. May peace dwell in your homes and may hope remain strong even amid the storm.
Peace,
​Rev. Ben