The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka, Author at St. Peter's McKinney

About The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

Fr. Lorenzo was raised in a close-knit Catholic family and grew up in Arlington, Texas. During his undergraduate studies he discovered Anglicanism and became actively involved in a local parish. He studied theology at Yale Divinity School and Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. Prior to his ordination, Fr. Lorenzo served as a hospital chaplain in Dallas. In his free time, he enjoys singing, weightlifting, and spending time with his wife Jennifer.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · March 21, 2021, The Hour Has Come, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

The Hour Has Come

Throughout John's Gospel, Jesus speaks of his "hour"-- the time at which he will be condemned to death. Everyone else who comes to this hour-- Judas, the apostles, the Crowd,... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · March 7, 2021, The Decalogue And The Gospel, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

The Decalogue And The Gospel

Jesus is the only person in human history who perfectly fulfilled the Ten Commandments in his life. The rest of us transgress the Commandments in ways large or small. Through... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · February 7, 2021, Jesus And The Crowd, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

Jesus and the Crowd

The Crowd is present throughout Jesus' ministry, clamoring to get close to him, crying out for healing and deliverance. The presence of the Crowd in the story of Jesus reminds... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · January 17, 2021, Built On The Rock, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

Built on the Rock

This week we celebrate 145 years as a parish family... and we celebrate the confession of faith made by our patron saint. St. Peter confessed that Jesus is the Messiah... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · December 27, 2020, The Boldness of God's Children, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

The Boldness of God’s Children

Jesus enjoys a perfect, intimate, and filial relationship with God the Father. As creatures and sinners, we do not automatically enjoy this sort of relationship with God. Yet God delights... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · December 6, 2020, Returning Home from Exile, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

Returning Home from Exile

In 539 BCE, the exiled Judeans living in Babylon were given permission to return to their homeland. It was a moment of great hope, an opportunity for a new beginning.... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · November 1, 2020, A Gift Of Love: Blessed Generosity, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

A Gift of Love: Blessed Generosity

The Beatitudes offer a counterintuitive answer to the question of who is really living "the good life." Jesus lived out the Beatitudes perfectly, and the saints followed in his steps,... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · September 20, 2020, Liturgies Of Love: The Living Sacrifice, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

Liturgies of Love: The Living Sacrifice

We've had to sacrifice a lot because of this pandemic. We've even had to sacrifice our usual way of celebrating Holy Communion. Jesus sacrificed his very self—his very own body... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · July 26, 2020, The Most Valuable Treasure On Earth, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

The Most Valuable Treasure on Earth

The parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price both concern the surpassing value of the Kingdom of heaven. Knowing God in Jesus Christ is... read more →

St. Peter's Episcopal Church · June 21, 2020, The Sword that Divides, The Rev. Lorenzo Galuszka

The Sword that Divides

Jesus' teaching that he has come to earth not to bring peace, but to bring a sword, may seem odd to us-- isn't Jesus the Prince of Peace? Yet Jesus... read more →