A Quiet Day with the Rev. Bruce McNab
– From 9:30am to 1pm | Sanctuary + Z_o_o_m –
Rest in the peace of God on Quiet Day
QUIET DAY: MEDITATIONS ON JOHN 14
“I am in my Father, and You in Me, and I in You.” [John 14:20b]
November 8, 2025
The Rev. Bruce McNab has served as a priest for 53 years, including as rector of five parishes in four dioceses. He holds degrees from Austin College, Princeton University, and The General Theological Seminary, and was an Episcopal Church Foundation Graduate Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research in London.
Rev. Bruce has taught Church History and New Testament at the seminary level and has been a retreat and conference speaker for parishes, dioceses, and organizations across the U.S. and abroad. He is the author or editor of four books, including Believing is Seeing: A Guide for Responding to John’s Gospel (2016), which grew out of his long-standing interest in Johannine studies.
On November 8, Bruce will lead reflections on the opening section of Jesus’ “Farewell Discourse” in John’s Gospel. This passage begins the disciples’ final extended conversation with their Master as he prepares them to face a future without his daily, physical presence. Though the texts are familiar, returning to them always reveals something new.
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The contemplative life is quite simple and accessible to everyone. It is simply the intention to pause, to be still, and, by faith, to rest in Christ’s presence within. Quiet Day includes reflections by the quiet day leader, quiet, solitary time, and sessions of communal silent prayer in the Sanctuary. Participants are welcome to the Sanctuary, to quiet areas for reading or journaling, or to walk our beautiful grounds. The day concludes with the Holy Eucharist. Please bring your Bible.
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Quiet Day includes teaching, quiet solitary time, and sessions of communal silent prayer. Come to a Quiet Day for an introduction to what the Contemplative Life at Saint Barnabas might offer you, or to sustain you in that life. The day concludes with the Holy Eucharist. Please bring your Bible. All are welcome. Learn More about Quiet Days.