A Dominican’s Dithyramb – Convergent Streams

What to call me

October 1, 2014September 1, 2014The Right Rev. Michael R. Beckett, OPILeave a Comment

And so, several days ago, I was consecrated a bishop. Since that time, many of you have asked, “When are you going to change your Facebook name?” “What do I call you? How do we address you? What is your correct title?” I want to take a moment to answer these questions, but in a […]

To be a Bishop

July 1, 2014July 1, 2014The Right Rev. Michael R. Beckett, OPILeave a Comment

Even as I type this, preparations are underway for the consecration of two new bishops within the International Old Catholic Churches. As one of those who is to be consecrated, I have had much to think about and ponder over during the past several months. A few of my closest friends are bishops, and I […]

Words

March 3, 2014May 29, 2014The Right Rev. Michael R. Beckett, OPILeave a Comment

They went to Capernaum; and when the Sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to […]

Curses

March 3, 2014May 29, 2014The Right Rev. Michael R. Beckett, OPILeave a Comment

Oh Lord, open Thou our lips, and our mouth shall show forth Thy Praise. How many of us have repeated those words, over and over again, every time we say Morning Prayer? How many of us take those words to heart and apply them to every aspect of our daily lives and conversations? What goes […]

Searching, Finding, Epiphany

December 10, 2013May 29, 2014The Right Rev. Michael R. Beckett, OPILeave a Comment

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, […]