Change
“Christianity should not be reduced to political activism or the enforcement of morality, for societal reformation can take place only...
Atonement
“We must remember that both in St Paul’s letters and in Hebrews, there is no playing off of Father and Son. Some have wrongly drawn a...
Drawing Near to God
“We all have a general calling, which is to draw closer and closer to the Lord…” (Edith M. Humphrey) “God the Father loves humankind no...
Repentance (Opportunities for)
“Repentance is a complete turning of one’s heart toward Absolute Goodness, and not only of the heart but also of the mind, the feelings,...
Coronavirus
“No matter what challenges we face, including sickness and death and inconvenience, we may use them as points of entry into the...
Fallen World
“Lot dwelt in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent even as far as Sodom” (Genesis 13:12). Lot “pitched his tent” in Sodom, but...
Spiritual Progress and Regress
“It is not those who begin the race who are seen as champions, but only those who finish the race. As Jesus taught us in Matthew 10:22 –...
Love (Without Love)
“Jesus urges us to “give to the poor” (Mt 19:21) and to lay down our lives for others (Jn 15:13). But even such a selfless act done...
Planning
“Our modern world encourages us to prepare for the future through retirement accounts, good education for our children, and insurance to...
Duality
"...the Church’s perspective is not dualistic, but rather sees that the spiritual and material parts of man are both in need of...