One elementary truth forgotten today: there is no analogy between raising children and caring for pets.…
Category: Faith Features
Maintaining the Rights of the Lowly and Destitute
Recently, the Bible study I am part of read Psalm 82—a passage familiar to many who…
Through My Most Grievous Fault
How often do you have trouble forgiving yourself? If you are anything like me, this probably…
Living Authentically
We happen again upon my faith formation classroom in the basement of St. Ignatius Church in…
On Not Two Gods: A Response to WMSCOG
At the height of the Trinitarian controversy in the 4th century, St. Gregory of Nyssa explained…
Connecting to the Communion of Saints through Spiritual Benefactors
While the Episcopal church, where I was raised, technically recognizes the communion of saints and the…
Whence Comes Modern Pessimism?
What is the greatest good for a human being? Or, to put it differently, what is…
For the Gift of Rain Drops
In a fashion typical of Boston, another rain storm gripped the city, resulting in a 36º…
Reunion: Within Our Lifetimes?
I am firmly of the opinion that Christian reunification must remain a steadfast commitment for every…
The Art of Celebration
Growing up I always knew there was something different about my family. My parents were perplexingly…