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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Advent#2: No More Injustice
The reading for the second Sunday in Advent is Isaiah 11:1-10, as the prophet envisions a time when injustice is no more. The hallmark of arrogance is injustice–the spirit of partisanship that creates a vested in-group which speaks and acts … Continue reading
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Nonviolence: A Way Through
Athletes use visualization before they perform. A gymnist sees herself executing her routine. A golfer sees his put rolling into the hole. Basketball players mentally trace the trajectory of their free throw into the basket. This is not magic. It … Continue reading
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Advent #1: No More Arrogance
The Book of Isaiah is the focal Old Testament text for Advent this year, both with respect to the Sunday Lectionary (Revised Common Lectionary) and the Daily Lectionary (Book of Common Prayer). I will write each Wednesday about the upcoming … Continue reading
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Nonviolence: A Way of Confrontation
Nonviolence is not a philosophical enterprise even though it draws upon key concepts taught in philosophy. Nonviolence is not abstract even though it has roots in general principles. Nonviolence is a way of concrete action. Gandhi fasted nonviolence. Pete Seeger … Continue reading
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Year of Mercy: Mercy and Love
The Great Convergence Is when mercy and love flow together to become ‘merciful love.’ This is the combination described as ‘hesed’ in the Old Testament and ‘agapé’ in the New Testament. We describe it as faithful love, steadfast love, never-ending … Continue reading
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Nonviolence: A Way of Forgiveness
Nonviolence creates the need for forgiveness time and time again. But what does it mean to forgive someone who has harmed you? That is the question. Jim Lawson taught that the capacity to forgive was the essence of a nonviolent … Continue reading
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Year of Mercy: Mercy and Hope
Mercy and hope unite to create the realization that God sees us differently than others see us–sees us differently than we may even see ourselves. God sees us as beloved children. Henri Nouwen made this one of his major emphases, … Continue reading
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Nonviolence: A Way of Life
Nonviolence is sometimes viewed as an event–a rally, a protest, a sit-in, etc. But this is not what defines nonviolence. As a way of love, it is a way of life. Actions are not enough; in fact, they cannot be … Continue reading
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Year of Mercy: Mercy and Faith
Having used Pope Francis’ writing ‘The Face of Mercy’ (and related resources) to stimulate my meditations for much of this year, I want to conclude this Year of Mercy with some posts that are rooted in my own thoughts. If … Continue reading
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