by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | Mar 22, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
The season of Lent is a paradox in many ways. During Lent, we practice the spiritual work of waiting, while also continuing in our liberative resurrection work. We move toward Easter while also being mindful that the power, mystery and glory of it is with us already....
by Ken Sehested | Mar 17, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
Opportunities for love’s bond begins close at hand as paths cross in ordinary circumstances: within families (among the most severe testing ground), workplaces, classrooms, churches. A close encounter could lead to dramatic outcomes. Those faithful in large things...
by Ken Sehested | Mar 16, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
Scripture has a pronounced bias favoring “light” and opposing “darkness.” But there’s a minority report as well, where the Holy One is encountered in darkness. Through the prophet Isaiah, God proclaims: “I will give you the treasures of darkness … that you may know...
by Danielle L Bridgeforth | Mar 15, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
One of the goals of the Lenten season is to purify our hearts and refocus our minds. As we journey toward the cross, remembering the suffering and sacrifice of Christ, we are to surrender ourselves to the LORD anew, reconfirming our commitment to trust God. This...
by Ken Sehested | Mar 15, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
The traditional emphases of Lent — prayer, fasting and almsgiving — are intensely personal but never merely private. Heyr himna smiður (“Hear, Heavenly Creator”), a 12th century Icelandic poem, states: “Listen, smith [artisan] of the heavens, what the poet asks. / May...
