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Andrew O’Connor
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Husband & father of 5 • Episcopal priest • Californian in Kansas • Dodgers & Liverpool enthusiast • sci-fi nerd • gone fishing • BC & VTS alum • servant of the secret fire
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Happy Bartlemas! (yes, that is a real name for today’s feast) 🔪⚓️ #bartholomew #bartlemas #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of St. Bartholomew holding a knife, the symbol of his martyrdom—he was flayed alive. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for his feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty and everlasting God, who gave to your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach your Word: Grant that your Church may love what he believed and preach what he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A beige/dark green/red color gradient has been applied to the image.
August 26, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Happy St. Mary the Virgin Day! 💙⚓️ #mary #bvm #ourlady #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways #callyourmom
An image of St. Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for her feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “O God, you have taken to yourself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A gold/teal/sky blue color gradient has been applied to the image.
August 16, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Happy Transfiguration Day! 😎 ⚓️ #transfiguration #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of the Transfiguration depicting Jesus, Moses, and Elijah in a burst of light on the mountain top. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for the feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A dark gold/light gold color gradient has been applied to the image.
August 7, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Throwing it back to Pentecost 7 at St. James, Wichita. Lovely time with a great parish celebrating & preaching at 3 services—how did I do this every weekend!? Delighted the (almost) whole family came and took up a whole pew!! ⚓️ #supplypriest #priestlife #episcopal #anglican #wayoflove #lovealways
August 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Happy St. Mary Magdalene Day! 🥚⚓️ #marymag #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #loveslways
An image of St. Mary Magdalene and the Risen Christ from the St. John’s Bible. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for her feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and of mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by your grace we may be healed from all our infirmities and know you in the power of his unending life; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A red/blue/yellow color gradient has been applied to the image.
July 23, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Happy Ss Peter & Paul Day! 🗝🗡⚓️ #peter #paul #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #loveslways
An image of St. Peter and St. Paul standing side by side with halos. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for their feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom: Grant that your Church, instructed by their teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one foundation, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A olive green/light drab color gradient has been applied to the image.
July 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Happy Nativity of St. John the Baptist Day! 💦⚓️ #johnthebaptist #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist wherein the infant John is presented to his father Zechariah who writes his name on a slate. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for the feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching, and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A seafoam green/burnished gold/navy blue color gradient has been applied to the image.
June 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Happy Trinity Sunday! 🔼⚓️ #trinitysunday #holytrinity #trinity #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways

Image by Ukrainian artist Ivanka Demchuk 🇺🇦
An image of the ‘Old Testament Trinity’ by Ukrainian artist Ivanka Demchuck. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for Trinity Sunday from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty and ever lasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. An orange/pink color gradient has been applied to the image.
June 16, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Twenty years a deacon today! Filled with gratitude for the gift of service that the diaconate has been in my ministry! N.b. That baby is now a college graduate, going to be a teacher, and engaged!! 🙏🏼 🔥 🕊️ ❤️ #deacon #diaconate #ordination #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
Seven newly ordained deacons, all in red & gold dalmatics, standing in front of the church doors with two bishops. A bishop laying hands on the head of an ordinand during the rite of ordination of a deacon. A newly ordained deacon with his wife and one year old son, to whom he gives a playful smooch. The cover of the worship booklet for the ordination of deacons in the Diocese of Los Angeles in 2005.
June 12, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Happy St. Barnabas Day! ❤️‍🩹 ⚓️ #barnabas #episcopal #anglican #saints #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of the St. Barnabas performing a healing miracle. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for his feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the wellbeing of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A teal/dusty rose color gradient has been applied to the image.
June 12, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Happy Pentecost! 🔥🕊️⚓️ #pentecost #whitsunday #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of the Holy Spirit as a dove sending the tongues of flame upon the disciples on the Day of Pentecost. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for Pentecost from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A red/yellow color gradient has been applied to the image.
June 9, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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So cool to spend a couple innings on the air with Wichita Wind Surge radio broadcaster Tim Grubbs (in his 30th season broadcasts MiLB!) talking about the game and the work Saint Francis Ministries and especially our Foster Care Homes program! Go Turbo Tubs!! 💙⚾️💛🎙️ #safeathome
June 1, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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So much fun with Heather and the kids at our Saint Francis Ministries Community Event at the Wichita Wind Surge game! Awesome to bring 90 of our foster families out to the ballpark and to connect with community leaders and partners!! 💙⚾️💛 #safeathome
June 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Happy Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Day! 💙⚓️ #mary #elizabeth #visitation #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of a fresco of the Blessed Virgin Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth, who embrace each other. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for the feast day of the Visitation from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Father in heaven, by your grace the virgin mother of your incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A blue/purple color gradient has been applied to the image.
June 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Happy Ascension Day! 🦶🌄 ⚓️ #ascension #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of the Ascension with Jesus rising into the heavens while the disciples watch from the ground. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for the feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A teal/gold color gradient has been applied to the image.
May 30, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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Happy St. Mark’s Day (transferred)! 🦁⚓️
#stmark #lion #gospel #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of Matthias Stom’s painting of St. Mark. The evangelist is looking over his shoulder and holding a large gospel book, while leaning on a lion—Mark’s traditional symbol. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for his feast day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A purple/taupe color gradient has been applied to the image.
April 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Easter Sunday at St. John’s, Wichita! As a non-parochial priest it’s a joy to be a part of this community when I’m not supplying or traveling for SFM. Deeply thankful to Mother Christine, the vicar, for including me today! 🖤🙏🏼 ⛪️⚓️ #easter #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
Left to right: Fr. Andrew O’Connor, Mo. Christine Gilson, Deacon Peg Flynn, Verger Time Flynn, and Acolyte Karin Cowdery in the nave of St. John’s, Wichita on Easter Sunday! Veiled chalice and paten on the altar at St. John’s, Wichita with the Resurrection stained glass window above. The congregation at St. John’s, Wichita exchanging the peace on Easter Sunday! Fr. Andrew O’Connor Easter Sunday selfie in the chancel at St. John’s, Wichita!
April 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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A wee clip of me singing the Exsultet this morning at St. John’s, Wichita—I even got most of the notes right this time! Thanks to Verger Tim Flynn for getting this!! 🎶 🙏🏼 #easter #eastervigil #exsultet #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
April 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Scenes from this morning’s Easter Vigil service at St. John’s, Wichita. New Fire, Sung Exsultet, Vigil Lessons, and St. John Chrysostom’s Easter homily, all followed by a delicious ‘light’ breakfast! 🔥 🎶 📖 🙏🏼 🍽️ #easter #eastervigil #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
April 21, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Happy Easter Day! 🌅 ⚓️
#easter #emptytomb #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of the Risen Christ leaving the tomb, surrounded by angelic figures, holding the banner of the cross in one hand and the other hand in a sign of blessing. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for Easter Day from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty God, who through your only begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A teal/gold color gradient has been applied to the image.
April 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Now that our Lenten observance is ended…THE GREAT PASCHAL DR. PEPPER!!!🥤⚓️
#easter #eastervigil #drpepper #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
A Big Q foam cup containing Dr. Pepper next to a bottle of Dr. Pepper on a table in front of silk flowers and an angel statue. Ready to be consumed now that our Lenten observance has ended!
April 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Happy Easter Eve! 🔥💦🙏🏼🌌 ⚓️
#eastervigil #triddum #holyweek #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of the Harrowing of Hell by Christ, who stands over the broken doors of hell and lifts Adam and Eve from their graves. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for the Easter Vigil from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord's resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A black/yellow/white color gradient has been applied to the image.
April 20, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Got my outfit for Easter all picked out and ready to go! 🖤⚓️🐣 #priestlife #easter #eastersunday #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of a cassock, surplice, vine tapestry stole, and vestment bag laid out for Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Happy Holy Saturday! 😴 ⚓️
#rest #holysaturday #triduum #holyweek #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
An image of James Tissot’s painting “The Two Marys Watch the Tomb of Jesus.” Over the image is the collect (prayer) for Holy Saturday from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A light gray/white color gradient has been applied to the image.
April 20, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Happy Good Friday! ✝️ ⚓️
#goodfriday #cross #triduum #holyweek #episcopal #anglican #episcopalchurch #wayoflove #lovealways
A woodcut image of Jesus’ crucifixion by Albrecht Dürer. Over the image is the collect (prayer) for Good Friday from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), “Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” At the bottom of the image is the shield of the Episcopal Church. A charcoal gray/black color gradient has been applied to the image.
April 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM