Category Archives: Theology

Joyful Lent – Spritual Spring Cleaning

Right before Lent began this year, I attended a workshop led by Carl McColman billed as Contemplative Prayer and the Joyful Season of Lent. I was curious how he was going to make Lent seem joyful. My previous limited experience with Lent was focused on giving up something as penance and the need to beContinue reading “Joyful Lent – Spritual Spring Cleaning”

This is My Body

I’ve been visiting an Episcopal church recently and was intrigued that they share the Eucharist every Sunday. Most denominations I’ve been a part of only offer Communion once a month at the most. As I dug deeper, I found a connection between Christ offering his body at the Passover supper and how Episcopalians think aboutContinue reading “This is My Body”

It’s Not Just Up to Me

Intellectually I know how little control I have over the outcome of many of life’s events. Especially when other people are involved. But I had an interaction recently that really brought it home. I had prepared for the conversation in advance in an attempt to maintain equanimity.  My intentions for right action were clear. IContinue reading “It’s Not Just Up to Me”

What’s Keeping You Behind the Fence?

We didn’t have a television in my childhood home and activities centered around our church, so the news didn’t penetrate my little life bubble. Even if it had, the people around me were very conservative and not very open to the changing social dynamic. I wasn’t aware of much of the struggle for equality andContinue reading “What’s Keeping You Behind the Fence?”