Columba: a saint who loved God’s great story
In the midst of all his toils, he appeared loving unto all, serene and holy, rejoicing in the joy of […]
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No Justice, No Peace: Mechthild of Magdeburg and The Long Lineage of Protest Poetry
Poets say the strangest things. I first learned this when I became absolutely preoccupied by Emily Dickinson in the fourth
God made it, God loves it, God keeps it.
“God made it, God loves it, God keeps it.” What do you know about Julian of Norwich? Before seminary, most
Being Found by Christ
On this day, May 1, the Church celebrates the Feast of two apostles, Philip and James the Less. James’ title
Influencers, Not Intercessors: Following Saint Zita of Tuscany
If today’s young people are glued to their phones and iPads, I came of age alongside the internet. My family
Saint Mark’s Interesting Life Choice
Have you ever let someone down? They may have had unrealistic expectations for you or placed the high bar just
Bonhoeffer Calls Us to Action
Today we celebrate the feast day of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor who was, maybe most notably, an
Martin Luther King was a Christian First
Many social movements, even those founded on strong convictions and good intentions, often flounder over time. They may lack a
Saint Joseph, Fatherhood, and Fitted Bedsheets
In March 2019, I first learned that I was going to be a father. In those initial moments, I felt
Perpetua’s Challenge to Rethink Adulthood
“I am a Christian.”—The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity. Tr. Thomas J Heffernan. Oxford University Press, 2012. When did you