Incarnation

Tara Owens’s book Embracing the Body has reminded me of how essential the physical dimension of worship is.

Jesus’ ministry in the world was, as it were, a betrothal. But the Cross is the consummation of the union of divine nature and human nature.

A simple question. Does Jesus have Mary’s eyes? Does he have her smile? Does he have that same odd expression she makes when she can’t quite get the jelly jar open? Jesus, Son of God and son of Mary, likely did and does look like his mother. What does that, something so simple and so familiar and so quotidian, mean for us?

By Lyndon Jost • “This is just how God’s word has always come to humanity: humanly.”

The Ascension is a real departure and a real exaltation into the heavens. At the same time, we are sure that his body is present with us in mysteries and sacraments: in Eucharist and Baptism, in the gathered church, in particular saints.

Peter’s qualification to lead was not based on his talents or suitability, his virtue or freedom from error, but simply on his vocation, his calling.

By George Sumner • Artists — and priests — are odd. They are meant to look at the same world as everyone else, but from a particular slant.

Christopher Wells: “I stop what I am doing, stand, and pray for the grace to be made worthy of the promises of Christ.”

Review by Jonathan Kanary • Even in the ordinary give-and-take of human relationships and endeavors, our efforts are never quite adequate.

By Justin Welby • Far from waving weapons, they are just waving their arms, going on about angels, and asking about newborn babies.