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Deconstructing the Republican Jesus
Biblical scholar Tony Keddie shows how the conservative movement enlisted the Bible to help its cause.
by Aaron Klink
There are things I found out about myself while I was pregnant.
Mary’s song reveals her politics of mercy
I think Jesus learned his prophetic ministry from his mother.
Mary’s song reveals her politics of mercy
I think Jesus learned his prophetic ministry from his mother.
We are still asking Mary's question: How will this be?
Why do Christians protest?
The biblical foundation for a holy practice
Learning from Mary during a pandemic
How do we say yes to the call of this moment?
Mary 2018 (aka Mary at the Border Fence), by Benjamin Wildflower
art selection and comment by Lil Copan
Mary 2018 (aka Mary at the Border Fence), by Benjamin Wildflower
art selection and comment by Lil Copan
December 22, Advent 4A (Matthew 1:18–25; Isaiah 7:10–16; Romans 1:1–7)
Seeing the crucified Christ in my wife’s C-section
I see love incarnate in suffering flesh, a body bearing a body in pain for love.
by Brad East
Seeing myself in the story of the Feast of the Visitation
I've long identified with Mary's fire. Now I want to learn from Elizabeth.
Seeing myself in the story of the Feast of the Visitation
I've long identified with Mary's fire. Now I want to learn from Elizabeth.
Is it hard to obey the angel's command, "Do not be afraid"?
Awaiting the dawn from on high
Christmas can’t come soon enough for Tom.
December 23, Advent 4C (Luke 1:39-55)
Motherhood and ministry are intertwined for me.
Coronation of the Madonna and Child, with Five Angels, by Sandro Botticelli
Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons