The world certainly needs a savior as badly now as it did then. The good news is that Emmanuel or “God Among Us” is still among us. On Christmas, we can not only celebrate his birth, but his continued presence. Let's seek it, feel it, and share the experience. That way we keep Christmas going throughout the year.
Faith
Easter Message 2025
Easter is actually a season, 50 days long with the first eight days dedicated to actively celebrating the miracle of the resurrection. This suggests that Easter celebration is a process, not a singular thing we do.
Easter Message 2024: Peace and Reconciliation
When we extend grace to others, both sides are at peace. It is a mutual experience. So, it is with the grace of God, a mutual expression of peace and reconciliation.
From the vaults: Prayer for our Nation (U.S.A)
God our Father, Giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to Your loving care.
Happy Easter 2019!
He is risen!
2016 in Review: Syrian Christians in the Crossfire
It can be difficult sometimes finding a favorite, or best article of the past year. This year one post came immediately to mind. The following is a reblog of an article I wrote back in October. Most of the time I'm writing about broad, abstract ideas like liberty and conservatism. This one was a little … Continue reading 2016 in Review: Syrian Christians in the Crossfire
Democratizing Catholicism? I think not.
How does one democratize a religion? Would the members get to vote on Church doctrine? Cardinals get to vote for the Pope, should they act like delegates as if the conclave of cardinals were some sort of political convention? Here my message for Podesta and friends: Catholic doctrine was created by Christ. It was codified a long time ago by Emperor Constantine I in the fourth century. That is the basis of the Catholic Church, now and forever, unless the Big Man Upstairs orders a change.
Prayer for our Nation (U.S.A)
God our Father,
Giver of life,
we entrust the United States of America to Your loving
care.