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The scars of a flourishing human
Many people assume that disability is bad for a person’s well-being. But historically we haven’t been very good at determining what’s bad for someone.
The scars of a flourishing human
Many people assume that disability is bad for a person’s well-being. But historically we haven’t been very good at determining what’s bad for someone.
April 12, Easter 2A (Acts 2:14a, 22–32; Psalm 16; John 20:19–31)
Some resurrection stories carry wounds we must not ignore.
April 12, Easter 2A (Acts 2:14a, 22–32; Psalm 16; John 20:19–31)
Some resurrection stories carry wounds we must not ignore.
Etched in flesh
Stigmata assert identity and collective memory through self-scarred skin. What if we read the Thomas story through a tattoo hermeneutic?
Christianity in India goes back to the ancient world.
Doubting Thomases in an age of science
It takes courage to plunge our hands smack-dab into the side of the universe and reach for a God that could be real.
Have things changed for women since the time of Mary Magdalene?
In a world where we aren’t trusted, Mary’s encounter with the risen Jesus is an act of solidarity.
April 27, Easter 2C (John 20:19-31)
Why wasn’t Thomas with the others? Why did he eventually return?
April 7, Easter 2B (John 20:19–31)
Thomas’s experience with the risen Christ is a testament to the possibilities Easter creates.
Overshadowed by the Twelve
Holly Carey turns up the brightness on the most faithful disciples in the gospels: the women.
Overshadowed by the Twelve
Holly Carey turns up the brightness on the most faithful disciples in the gospels: the women.
Overshadowed by the Twelve
Holly Carey turns up the brightness on the most faithful disciples in the gospels: the women.
May 28, Pentecost (John 20:19-23)
Jesus is no ghost; his breath reeks of resurrection.
May 28, Pentecost (John 20:19-23)
Jesus is no ghost; his breath reeks of resurrection.
A day with few visitors presents an opportunity.
April 16, Easter 2A (John 20:19-31)
There is a blessing for those who have not come to believe and yet keep trying to see.
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
Christ’s invitation to new life is almost always unfamiliar and surprising, even disconcerting.