NATIVITY OF CHRIST, 2008 by Archbishop Lazar Puhalo

“Ye rich and ye poor...enter ye all into the joy of the Lord.” This year, as we approach the Feast of the Incarnation of God, we might reflect on the beloved Paschal Sermon of Saint John Chrysostom. In it, he invites all, those at every level of society and in every...

Rachel Weeping by Brian Zahnd

A voice was heard in Ramah Weeping and loud lamentation Rachel weeping for her children She refused to be comforted Because they are no more –Matthew 2:18 When Jesus was born it was not a silent night. All was not calm and all was not bright, and the world did not...

The Lamb of God by Fiona Calder

I climbed into bed and pulled the blankets over my head. I sure felt embarrassed at my inarticulate comments earlier that evening alongside those of the intellectual giants who’d triggered my thoughts and responses. Yes, I just wanted to hide. Under the covers I let...

2:1 think linear by Al Sergel

“Considering the Bible’s general theological understanding of history, we certainly find in it a linear chronological conception, from the creation account to the covenants of Noah and Moses, to David and the prophets, to Jesus, the era of the Church and finally the...