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Is Liberation Theology Redeemable?

I recently listened to a lecture by Professor Tyler Roberts, PhD (Harvard), professor of religious studies at Grinnell College.  The lecture was on Liberation Theology (AKA Theologies of Liberation) and was recorded in 2009 (so there may be more recent … Continue reading

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Find Hope and Justice in Humiliation and Injustice

In the book written by Luke named “Acts” (AKA The Acts of the Apostles) in the Bible, there are a couple of separate stories in chapter 8.  The first is about Simon the Magician trying to buy the Apostles’ blessing … Continue reading

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Ash Wednesday 2021

Internet is more off than on currently due to the winter conditions in Texas causing major infrastructure disruptions. That has motivated this post during a “Quick get online while the internet is running” post — EDIT – From the start … Continue reading

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What the World Needs Now is…

In 1965 Jackie DeShannon sand “What the World Needs Now is Love.” With the opening lyrics of: “What the world needs now Is love, sweet love It’s the only thing

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The Atonement

The Atonement is about us being one with God.  In fact, a good way to understand the word is – At-One-Ment.  If the word atonement is all about being one with God why do so many people fight about what … Continue reading

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Embodiment

Medical Professionals do not always appreciate the insertion of faith into a patient’s care plan.  At the same time, there are members of both the clergy and laity that do not fully appreciate medical professionals – particularly those in the … Continue reading

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Created to Be Loved

A few weeks back I saw on the back of a car a giant window decal that covered the back glass. These are relatively common and are often various sports or other corporate logos.  This one was different. The decal … Continue reading

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The Eighth Station – Weep for Your Children

The Eighth Station of the Cross – Jesus Speaks to the Women Not long ago

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Memorial Day 2017

It is Memorial Day, 2017, and it is raining.  On Memorial Day, 1986 it was raining.  I remember because I was holding the United States Colors as a wreath was laid in honor of those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines … Continue reading

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Did She Remember?

It is the 26th of March 2017.  The 4th Sunday of Lent and the day after the celebration of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the day when the Church recognizes the angel coming to Mary and telling … Continue reading

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