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September 12, Ordinary 24B (Mark 8:27–38)
The cross we choose to bear reveals who we think Jesus is.
by David Keck
September 12, Ordinary 24B (Mark 8:27–38)
The cross we choose to bear reveals who we think Jesus is.
by David Keck
On her deathbed, St. Clare of Assisi blessed God
Her radical final words confounded me for years.
by Wendy Murray
We may all be in a phase of reorientation for a while.
It’s like Jesus knows. How?
When predictable things are replaced by elusive ones
Name calling is the last resort of the weak.
Lies about the Old Testament
Brent Strawn aims to debunk mistruths that come from biblical illiteracy and anti-Semitism.
by Sally Dyck
Mark's Gospel and “There's a Hole in the Bucket”
Can H. L. Hix improve on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
An odd, charming gospel account that draws from dozens of sources
Why do we care about the royals?
The monarchy, celebrity, and true greatness
Preaching Holy Week in the middle of a pandemic—again
Usually it takes courage to preach Good Friday. This year, it will take courage to proclaim “He is risen!” on Easter morning.
a conversation between Richard Lischer and William H. Willimon
It’s Easter. Step into the future.
In this week’s readings, God’s covenant-making continues.
Did Easter even come last year? Will it ever come again?
Palm Sunday makes me cringe.
Did Easter even come last year? Will it ever come again?
From where I'm sitting in 2021, it seems like maybe they are.
Peter has guts. He reproaches the very one he identifies as anointed.