We all knew it was going to be an unpredictable week, that’s for sure. But honestly, did anyone have on their bingo card that a preached homily would be trending and The Episcopal Church would be at the center of the talk of the nation??? I don’t believe that the themes found in Bishop Marianne Budde’s homily are really controversial for Episcopalians. They seem to reflect not only the path of Jesus but the foundation and realities of the Episcopal Church: Unity without uniformity: relational rather than agreement “to care for each other even when we disagree” unity in action, not just in prayers Caring for one another, against a “culture of contempt that has become normalized.” Empathy: “Honor the dignity of every human being” (right out of our Baptismal Covenant). Honesty in our words and actions. Humility which allows us to recognize each other’s humanity. Mercy: Be merciful as God is merciful, and f...