Christ is King, and No One Else

Nov 24, 2024   ·     •   John 18:33-37

On the Feast of Christ the King, we reflect on the Roman Catholic origins and history of the holy day, as well as what it has to say to us in our own times. More

Hannah: The S/Hero of This Story

Nov 17, 2024   ·     •   1 Samuel 1:4-2:10

We have a lot to learn from Hannah, who sings a song of justice, and offers her gifts
back to God. More

Free St. Francis From His Birdbath Prison

The message of St. Francis has been softened to …the point of memorializing him in placid statues with friendly birds or wolves. In truth, he was a radical who unflinchingly followed Christ. There is much to be learned from the authentic version of Francis. More

The Eshet Chayil Doesn’t Belong in a Box

Sep 22, 2024   ·     •   Proverbs 31:10-31

The description of Eshet Chayil, the woman of valor, concludes the book of Proverbs. It is neither as simple nor gender essentialist as it may seem at first glance. Her diligence, steadfastness, commitment to those around her, and concern for the poor are the same qualities of the Holy One who cares for us and loves us. More

Eat the True Bread (Not the Packing Peanuts)

Aug 25, 2024   ·     •   John 6:56-69

When Jesus offers us the bread of heaven, we often eschew his offer for less sustaining food, resulting in spiritual malnourishment.
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In Times of Great Uncertainty

As Christians, we are called – even in times of great uncertainty – not to turn our backs on the world, but to be utterly present within it, to work for justice, to care for our neighbors, to do all the things we are engaged with… More