Suicide, Sin, and Grace
What does the Church have to offer in the face of increasing suicide rates and a rising mental health crisis?
The gospel according to Rite I
Grace — that is what Rite I communicates. Its Comfortable Words confirm it.
Wilmer Woodfork’s hand of kindness
Wilmer bound my emotional wounds. He broadened my understanding of his world.
The double cure
Toplady's “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” qualifies as one of the richest hymns, with its biblical allusions, soteriological vision, and complex history.
Gracious acceptance
Our post-Communion prayer affirms that we aren’t merely tolerated by God. No, we are graciously accepted.
A practical question on law/gospel
Grace underlines all of what we do in school, but it is always a grace that assumes action and discipline.
Between cats
For much of the past decade, when I looked at the color patterns in our cats’ fur I saw the flourish of an artist.
(Some of) you should read John Barclay’s new book
The highest commendation I can offer is that I plan to re-read it soon to see what I missed the first time.