A good laugh

Today's quote is from Karl Rahner, German Jesuit who became a theologian of mysticism. To laugh is to join God in His enjoyment of the absurd beauty of human beings!

What is a simple faith?

My long time friend Ben Alford wrote a sermon about how his faith had changed over the years, but he got a lot of criticism and eventually lost his job for it. I consider him a hero.

Vessel of justice and love

Where do we get the inspiration to work for justice in the world? Where do we get the strength? How do we remain constant when so many evil things happen every day? We go back to the source, the broken heart of ardent love he has for us.

Who needs Jesus?

The Pharisees were annoyed that Jesus was hanging out with low lifes. But Jesus challenged their understanding of the Kingdom. It's not the strong, the wealthy, the well connected that the Kingdom is for, but rather those who have been left behind.

Be merciful

Imitating Christ will mean taking on his character traits as well as doing the things he did. I'm this image, I see a man who has received mercy from someone sharing that mercy with me. 

Honoring John and Charles Wesley

Today the Episcopal church gives thanks for the witness of John and Charles Wesley, two lifelong Anglicans whose hearts burned with love for our Savior.

For a richer prayerlife

During Lent, we approach prayer with the expectation of a renewed and deeper relationship with the Beloved. Sometimes rituals such as lighting a candle or incense can help us enter into the moment and focus our minds, tuning our hearts to that of the Lord.