Ambiguity
“In our comfort-oriented culture, it has become second nature to avoid those who are suffering or lonely, or whose lives are messy and...
Rebellion
“That first human sin was about turning away from God. He had explicitly told Adam and Eve not to eat of that tree, and yet they did it...
Reconciliation (and Salvation)
“Salvation is historical (I am saved), and salvation is a process (I am being saved), and also, salvation is a future event (I will be...
Social Beings
“Mysteriously, Adam’s yearning for another like himself drew Eve out of him; for, without Eve, Adam was not just alone but was also...
Life (of the World)
“…properly theological cosmology and “history” of salvation—the economy or the plan of salvation—begins with the Passion of Christ, and...
Mindfulness
“The term “watchfulness” denotes unceasing vigilance within the heart. True prayer cannot be attained without watchfulness, just as...
Challenges and Choices
“Love is both the greatest gift as well as the greatest challenge in life. It is a challenge to love those who dislike us or who annoy...
Body of Christ
“Christ is never Christ alone, for He incorporates each of us into His body. He shares the resurrection with all those who believe in...
Persistence in Prayer
“We all struggle to persist in prayer…Mercifully, Christ aids us in our labors at prayer. Our King and God presents us with three types...
Prayer and Feelings
“All kinds of things are going on invisibly within us when we pray, though outwardly nothing has changed and we feel only the same....