Hatch, Match, and Dispatch: The Life and Times of The Almost Reverend William Billow

Reverend Billow was the chaplain at St. Albans when I was a student at NCS. He was very popular. His book, Hatch, Match, and Dispatch shows why. While I suspect it would only be of real interest to people who had spent time on the close, it was a good read, particularly because many of the players are known to me. “Being a priest is likened to being a shepherd. People do, from time to time, need a poke here or a prod there. But mostly, they need to know someone is watching out for them. Rev. William Billow has been that gentle guiding hand for multiple communities across the nation, but he is best known for his services in Washington, DC, from St. Albans School to Washington Cathedral. He practices “the ministry of presence,” witnessing and overseeing the baptisms, weddings, and funerals of the members of his flocks. As he moves from community to community, his story does not fail to enlighten and inspire.” (Amazon) Grab a copy if you were in his era or after – you will enjoy it.

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