By Dennis Raverty Norman Rockwell is easily the most beloved and well-known American illustrator of the 20th century. Celebrated for his charming anecdotal covers for Saturday Evening Post and other periodicals from the 1920s through the 1970s, it is no exaggeration to say that he defined key socially-shared, popular “icons” of each of these decades. His technique and wit … [Read more...] about Norman Rockwell’s Realism: ‘Murder in Mississippi’
Archives for July 2020
A People’s Deliverance
By James Cornwell Reading from Judges, 5:1-18 1 Then Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying: 2 “When locks are long in Israel, when the people offer themselves willingly — bless the Lord! 3 “Hear, O kings; give ear, O princes; to the Lord I will sing, I will make melody to the Lord, the God of Israel. 4 “Lord, when you went out from … [Read more...] about A People’s Deliverance
In the Liminal Zone
Charis in the World of Wonders By Marly Youmans Ignatius Press, pp.331, $17.95 As an Amazon Associate, TLC earns from qualifying purchases. Review by H. S. Cross Remember traveling? That was when we used to get in the car and hit the road, or board a jet and fly to another country, or perhaps even risk seasickness and cruise across a body of water to a foreign … [Read more...] about In the Liminal Zone
Podcast: Did You Know Movies Are Prayers?
Film critic Josh Larsen, co-host of the podcast Filmspotting and author of Movies Are Prayers, focuses on the intersection of faith and pop culture. In the latest podcast, he talks with TLC's Amber Noel about how to be a better movie-watcher, the vocation of a film critic, and a "Top 4" list of films to engage the spiritual life. Listen here. … [Read more...] about Podcast: Did You Know Movies Are Prayers?
If By Chance
By James Cornwell Reading from Acts, 1:15-26 15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred and twenty people) and said, 16“Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus — 17for he was numbered among us and was … [Read more...] about If By Chance
General Convention 2021 May Happen in 2022
By Kirk Petersen No decision has been reached about whether there will be a General Convention in Baltimore in 2021, but the church has announced Plan B. "In the event that we cannot convene safely in person from June 30 to July 9, 2021, we will postpone the 80th General Convention to 2022, working with our partners in Baltimore as we determine appropriate dates," … [Read more...] about General Convention 2021 May Happen in 2022
Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory: July 29, 2020
Obituaries, as printed in the August 9 issue of The Living Church. The Rev. Dr. Richard Warren Corney, who taught Old Testament at General Seminary for more than 40 years, died on June 17, aged 87, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Poughkeepsie, New York, He graduated from Lehigh University and from General Seminary in 1957. He was ordained that year by … [Read more...] about Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory: July 29, 2020
Seeking ‘Sacred Ground’ on Racial Reconciliation
By David Paulsen Episcopal News Service When protests against racial injustice erupted nationwide in late spring, the dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York invited Episcopalians to participate in Sacred Ground, The Episcopal Church’s 10-part, film-based discussion series. The curriculum confronts the historical roots of systemic racism and examines how … [Read more...] about Seeking ‘Sacred Ground’ on Racial Reconciliation