Lent’s Labor: Practicing Silence – Part 3

Lent’s Labor: Practicing Silence – Part 3

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...
Lent’s Labor: Searching Darkness – Part 2

Lent’s Labor: Searching Darkness – Part 2

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...
Who Is God? God Is Love

Who Is God? God Is Love

The Church of England is considering using gender-neutral language when referring to God in its liturgy. Like other traditions and throughout history, God is referred to using male pronouns. The Washington Post reported on a statement provided by the Church of...
Wisdom Wherever You Find It | Time Enough for Love

Wisdom Wherever You Find It | Time Enough for Love

It is hard for producers of news programs to decide which fatal circumstances to put at the top of the hour. By the time you get to the happy story about the kid or the dog at the end, it is easy to wonder if it’s even worth it. For the individual who begins with a...