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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Lead by example
In the latest Marvel Comics movie “The Avengers” Captain America fights with a team of super heroes the likes of Hulk, Black Widow, Thor, Hawk Eye and Iron Man to ward off an alien invasion of earth. In the midst … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Theological Reflection
Tagged Avengers, Captain America, church, Leadership, movie, sermon, youth
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Prayer is a subversive public act
When I compare popular notions of prayer today with the original purpose and description of prayer in the Christian tradition, I see a great divide. Popular understandings of prayer suggest it is private, that it is done as a means … Continue reading
Listen to your children praying
Some of you have heard my incessant grumbling over the last couple of weeks that, “I need to get my hair cut.” You have given me good advice about the various places in town where I could receive a decent … Continue reading
The Value of Loss
The story is told of a highly competitive and much scrutinized race for the position of arch-bishop over a prosperous diocese. Several bishops were vetted and interviewed by senior officials and religious leaders. Everyone knew the stakes. This position was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Meditation, Theological Reflection
Tagged Christian, Christian Meditation, Leadership, Liturgical, politics, prayer, sermon, Worship
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Healing (Mark 7-8)
What do the Gospel texts from Mark 7 & 8 teach about healing? Comparing the texts reveals similarities and significant differences: Both texts involve healing of men. In both, Jesus employs touching their ears/tongue/eyes with his hands covered with his saliva. … Continue reading
Posted in Theological Reflection
Tagged Christian, healing, Liturgical, Pastoral Care, sermon, spiritual growth, Worship
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