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I mentioned in our last eNewsletter that the liturgical seasons of the Christian year (the mapping of our worship year) serve not only to frame and describe themes and moods of New Testament narratives (assigned by the tradition) but the […]
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 16 – Mortality Read More »
One of the imaginative contributions of the Christian tradition, which we appropriated from the Jewish tradition, is the development of liturgical or worship “seasons.” The liturgical seasons identify key “events” in our shaping narratives and invite us to reflect on
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 15 – Epiphanies Read More »
In October I had the privilege of visiting Second Church Presbyterian in St. Louis, Missouri and St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Sheffield, England. Both are thriving. Second Church gave me the title for my weekend with them: “Imagination, Empathy and
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 14 – Travel Reflections Read More »
In our last Awe and Wonder I noted that I have the privilege of being invited to Second Church in St. Louis, Missouri for a weekend exploration of “Imagination, Empathy and Action: Being Christian in a Fragmented Age.” I will
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 13 – Speaking Engagements Read More »
Imagination, Empathy and Action: Being Christian in a Fragmented Age. That is the title of a presentation I will be giving in St. Louis in October. The title was given to me after engaging conversation with the senior pastor, Travis
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 12 – Compassion and Empathy Across the Divide Read More »
Morning in a New Land Mary Oliver In trees still dripping night some nameless birds Woke, shook out their arrowy wings, and sang, Slowly, like finches sifting through a dream. The pink sun fell, like glass, into the fields. Two
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 11 – Appreciating the Sacred Wilderness Read More »
Seeing Jesus through a 21st Century Lens. That was the title of a seminar weekend given by Michael Morwood, June 22-23, 2018 in Bend, Oregon. I now live near Bend. This event was intended to serve a regional audience. Even
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 10 – Seeing Jesus through a 21st Century Lens Read More »
In my last reflection I briefly summarized what Marcus identifies as an earlier Christian paradigm and an emerging Christian paradigm. Understanding of Scripture that Belong to the Emerging Paradigm I want share insights from Catholic theologian David Tracy (b.1939) that
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 9 – Understanding the Emerging Paradigm Read More »
Marcus talked about an “earlier paradigm” and an “emerging paradigm” taking place within Christianity. The earlier paradigm was based on the idea that Jesus died for our sins, because “God so loved the world,” and that believing in Him would
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 8 – Earlier vs Emerging paradigm Read More »
In March’s Continuing the Conversation, I shared some things I have learned from Arthur Dewey, author of Inventing the Passion: a description of the intended effect of crucifixion on the victim and observers and about the early Jesus communities’ efforts
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 7 – Post Crucifixion Reflection Read More »
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