First read:Accept This SacrificeSacrifice Part 1Sacrifice Part 2 Let’s start a New Testament reflection with θυσία (thusia). This word in the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible translates 8 different Hebrew words. We have to be aware that some of the New Testament is written before the destruction of the Jerusalem temple; there are still
This year Eastern Orthodox Easter Day fell on 28 April. Western Easter Day was a week earlier, on 21 April. Both East and West follow the Nicene calculation: The first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the vernal equinox. The Eastern Orthodox Church continues to follow the Julian calendar when calculating the
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Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not greedy for money; they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons. Women likewise must be serious, not slanderers, but
Let us pray (in silence) [that God will make us one in mind and heart] pause O God,you inspire the hearts of the faithful with a single longing,grant your people to love what you commandand to desire what you promise,so that in all the changes and chancesof this uncertain world,our hearts may surely there be
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Apparently, statements are not false any more. Apparently, they are now a “counter-official narrative”! That fits. How does a post-modern, post-truth, conspiracy-theory-obsessed, fake-news-saturated culture deal with what we used to call “false”? There are, shockingly, people who think that the Christchurch terrorist attack never happened, that it was a false-flag event, even a state-sponsored false
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This wasn’t the planned “Part 2” – but it might be better for that. First, read Part 1. There, in the comments, Rev. Chris Spark highlighted that etymology does not always determine meaning. I would argue that it is regularly a great place to start in understanding a word to look at its origin –
In the weekend, I woke up to the news of the death of Rachel Held Evans – sadness and prayers. Many, many, many people have been helped by Rachel’s wisdom and wit. If you have a story, or a quote from her that you love – I invite you to put it in the comment
Let us pray (in silence) [that we may follow the Good Shepherd] pause O God,you shine the light of your truth for those who stray into error,so that they may be able to return to the right path,grant that all who profess the Christian faithmay reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christand eagerly
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