Monthly Archives: May 2014

Ancient Wisdom: June 1, 2014 (Year A)

Posted on May 31, 2014 by

Read:  Acts 1:6-14 Meditation:  “Ready for Whatever” The question of the disciples was exactly what we’d expect them to ask.  Their Jewish understanding of the Messiah as one who would restore the Davidic Kingdom had revived in them following Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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In-Sight: An Amazing Conversation–If Only

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

Dualistic thinking has all but stopped the conversation between scientists and theologians.  Until we are willing to see the facts of science as the actions of God and the revelation of God as an affirmation of the created order,, we … Continue reading →

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Lumen Fidei: Faith and the Search for God

Posted on May 26, 2014 by

Faith is a “light” to illuminate our path toward God in the same way that a flashlight is a means to show the way home. This is probably why the imagery of light and illumination can be found in all … Continue reading →

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Ancient Wisdom: May 25, 2014 (Year A)

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Read:  Acts 17:22-31 Meditation: A Manual for Our Witness” The account of Paul’s visit to Athens provides an outline for the way we should engage non-Christian people, no matter where they are. First, Paul took the time to get to … Continue reading →

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In-Sight: Compromise

Posted on May 21, 2014 by

We have been hearing a lot recently about the “danger of compromise.”  The problem with such a blanket indictment is that it ignores the fact that much good has come from compromise. We would not have the Bible, the Creeds, … Continue reading →

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Lumen Fidei: The Dialogue Between Faith & Reason

Posted on May 19, 2014 by

We continue our exploration of the nature of the truth which informs and forms our faith.  We have noted that it is truth rooted in love, and mediated through the senses.  Today, we understand it to be truth that is … Continue reading →

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Ancient Wisdom: May 18, 2014 (Year A)

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Read:  Acts 7:55-60 Meditation: “Covering Our Ears” Stephen was stoned because the angry crowd covered their ears (v 57).  It was all over after that.  It still is. When we stop listening, we stop relating.  When we stop listening, we … Continue reading →

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