Speaking of the Dead
I am disturbed that any Christian — among the laity or ordained — would demonize a newly departed Christian soul.
Being an Advent People
In Advent, we ready ourselves to receive the kingdom of God, aligning ourselves with its ways and customs here and now, in advance of its arrival.
Virtue and the Women of Old Hollywood
To introduce my daughter to the seven classic virtues, I will enlist the help of classic guides: Ingrid Bergman, Myrna Loy, Katherine Hepburn, and Jean Arthur, among others.
Anti-Semitism in the Episcopal Church
It is time for the Episcopal Church to reflect on its complicity in anti-Semitism.
Imagination, the Gospel, and Impossible Situations
In our disputes, we might need to recall that holiness dwells precisely in ambiguity.
Our Norms and Justice
As Christians, we have to examine our language for norms and justice.
Assisted Death and the Church’s Vocation
The "assisted dying" conversation already includes children, those whom the initial legislation sought to protect.
Repentance and Blessing: The Political Posture of the Church
If we genuinely seek the welfare of our cities, the work will only rightly begin as we repent and seek God’s refashioning of our lives — and that of our neighbors.