Bear with me as I jump to spring for a moment. Joan Chittister joins a growing number of theologians and writers who are seeking clarify the meaning of the Resurrection of Jesus: it's not about "resuscitation." She writes, A corpse does not come to life here and wait again to die. A body does not … Continue reading “Christmas and the Resurrection”
Category: Christmas
Sabbatical Reflections
Preparations Part III—
Deconstruct to Reconstruct
In December, as part of our observance of Advent, I offered a sermon series entitled “Christmas Deconstructed.” I attempted to share with my congregation a synopsis of how we got to where we are in our celebration of the birth of Jesus—from the varied birth narratives of Matthew and Luke; back further into Paul’s and … Continue reading “Sabbatical Reflections
Preparations Part III—
Deconstruct to Reconstruct“
VLOG: S2E7 – Christmas and Taxes
You’ve probably heard it said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Well, as we head into Christmas-tide, our tax system is getting a serious shake down. Except, the ones holding the bag are the ones who can least afford it. Check out what Christmas might have to say about the … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E7 – Christmas and Taxes”
VLOG: S2E6 – A War on Christmas?
So the supposed “War on Christmas” has been raging for years, according to Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly. Mind you, in Canada Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News is classified as an “entertainment” channel because it cannot qualify as a bonafide news channel due to numerous misrepresentations of the news according to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E6 – A War on Christmas?”
The of Love Over Ego and Sin
If you don’t subscribe to Fr. Richard Rohr’s daily meditation email, I highly recommend it. I don’t get to read it every day, but it is a a wonderful resource drawn from his decades of studying and practicing the more contemplative side of Christian life and action. He is the founder and director of the … Continue reading “The of Love Over Ego and Sin”