By Kirk Petersen Commentary The second and final pre-convention candidate forum had the same tone of mutual respect that characterized the first forum. This time, there was more focus on specific issues that will face General Convention in Baltimore, July 8-11. While the questions point to topics that may lead to floor debate, they didn't produce any conflict among the … [Read more...] about Second PHoD Candidate Forum Delves Into Issues
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2 Pentecost, Year C: Hidden Power
SUNDAY’S READINGS | June 19, 2022 1 Kgs. 19:1-4 (5-7), 8-15a or Isa. 65:1-9 Ps. 42 and 43 or Ps. 22:18-27 Gal. 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 These words may strike us as resolutely untrue if we think of St. Paul as the sole actor: “When I am weak, then I am strong.” After all, we hear the pronoun I twice, as if to underscore the person, St. Paul. If you put yourself in the … [Read more...] about 2 Pentecost, Year C: Hidden Power
Humble Confidence
By David Baumann A Reading from Romans 1:1-15 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3 the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of … [Read more...] about Humble Confidence