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A Gun Violence Reflection from John
John Kelso, a long-serving member of the FBI, tells about the impact of gun violence on his life and work. John serves as a member of the Bishop’s Gun Violence […]
Gun Violence Prevention Lenten Study: Jude’s Story
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 8
Miles Baker Hunt, Day 8: Praying the final verse of the Nicene Creed, we confess our true belief in the unity to which Christ calls us as he prayed his priestly prayer of John 17: that indeed, “they will be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. I pray that they also will be in us, so that the world will believe that you sent me” (John 17:21 CEB). Nevertheless, we live in such a divided and divisive world. While the world embraces an “us vs. them” mentality, it so often seems the Church does, too.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 7
Katy Medinas-Lockley, Day 7: On this second to last day in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we profess the Holy Spirit: the third member of the Triune God. The Nicene Creed describes the Holy Katy Medinas, Day 7: Spirit as “the giver of life.” An image comes to mind of a baby taking its first breath–what a miraculous moment! And then I think about the fact that I am breathing as I type these words.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 6
Roderic L. Mullen, Day 6: There is a wonderful old icon from the sixth century, still kept at Mt. Sinai. Several feet tall, as ancient icons often are, it shows Christ robed in majesty with a halo around his head and looking with interest directly at the viewer. In his left hand he holds a Bible or gospel book. His right hand is raised in a gesture of teaching or blessing. In Eastern Orthodox thought, the icon represents Christ Pantocrator, that is, “Christ, ruler of all.” He is at the same time majestic and awesome, yet benevolent and interested in our welfare. It is also clear from his gaze that he knows all about us.