The Blessed Virgin Mary meets Indiana Jones
The visitation story is a powerful introduction to the gospel of God’s lavish and overwhelming love for us, and to God’s hospitality as we see it in Jesus.
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Christmas Joys and Fair-weather Supporters
The joyous message of Christmas demands a response from us all year round.
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Silence and a Song
The mercy of God – like the dawn that breaks a long darkness, the song that breaks a long silence – gives light, life and hope to those shadowed by death.
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Expecto Patronum!
Christ calls us to be alert for his salvific coming in the midst of the terrors of the here and now, not just in the past and future.
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To King or Not to King
If we are to call Christ a King and still remain faithful to him, we must begin with the subversion of the very concept of kingship that Jesus points to when he is questioned by Pilate.
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Awkward Conversations
Being God’s people can be awkward. Our actions of love and care stand against the me-first culture, and to seek justice, love, and a better world.
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Fiery Politics and the Romance Novel
God calls us to beware of simple solutions that actually violate the laws of love and hospitality towards the strangers.
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Ruthless Loyalty, Ruthless Courage
God’s kindness is exceptional, and we too are called to be courageous in exceptional kindness and loyalty.
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Beauty, Freedom, Healing, and Wisdom
After horrendous suffering and loss, the most courageous and ultimately transformative response is to reinvest in life and love with passion and hope.
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Following Jesus
When we respond to the call to follow Jesus, he asks us to stop and examine our motives. Is it for the life of the world, or for our own benefit?
