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We must do better.
Recently I spent several hours in a pediatric Emergency Department waiting room, seeking care for my son. Many things struck me as I reflected on that evening, but one thing stayed with me: the crowded waiting room included many young … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, compassion, holy, Interfaith, love, Ministry, reconciliation, St. Clare of Assisi, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged community, equality, healing, healthcare, mercy
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Better late than never.
For a moment today, I was upset with myself for overlooking the Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi (yesterday, August 11). For Pete’s sake, this blog is named for Clare, about whom I became curious and to whom I found … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, faith, Grace, peace, Recovery, St. Clare of Assisi
Tagged 12-step spirituality, Christianity, church without walls, community, grace, healing, holy ground, hope, radical hospitality, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Francis of Assisi, street ministry, vulnerability
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“Go forth without fear, for he that created you has sanctified you, has always protected you, and loves you like a mother.” – St. Clare of Assisi This evening as news reports roll out about starvation in…
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Tagged Christianity, community, hope, mercy, option for the poor, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Francis of Assisi
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A hermeneutic of generosity
Some weeks ago, someone asked me: “Is Jesus really that concerned with the poor?” This came not from a place of disdain for the poor but more from a place of personal angst. If we are willing to sit with … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, hermeneutic of generosity, hope, Matthew 25:31-46, mercy, option for the poor, simple prayer
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A bit of goat
Pictured here is a photo of my great uncle Newman, taken many years ago at his farm near Santiago, Chile. Newman developed quite a reputation as a leader in “the goat business.” He was held in high esteem for developing … Continue reading
When dreaming becomes a contact sport
Marty is interim rector at a small parish in my diocese. We visited recently and he showed me around, walking me all over the property and pointing out various improvements to the “physical plant.” He is a dreamer but not … Continue reading
The challenge of a new thing
This morning’s Daily Office includes Ezra 3:1-13, which describes the beginning of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, following the return of Israelites from the Babylonian exile. In verses 10-13, the new foundation has been laid, and so the people gather … Continue reading
Resilience is something we do.
At a clergy retreat earlier this week, we focused on the topic of clergy wellness. The approach was holistic. We discussed wellness as it pertains to our physical, spiritual, emotional and social lives. In his closing homily, our Bishop related … Continue reading
Only everything.
Folks in Alcoholics Anonymous often give prospective members the following reassurance: We will only ask you to change this one thing — EVERYTHING. Them thar are fightin’ words. A person would have to be pretty desperate to stick around to … Continue reading
Enlighten the darkness
These words can roll off the tongue with relative ease when we are speaking of the darkness “over there.” Someone needs to take a look at that person, group or institution over there and cast a light on what exactly … Continue reading
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