Classic Texts in Times of Crisis How do we learn to suffer? How is God with a world that suffers? How do the sufferings of Jesus redeem us? The Rev. Mark Michael, editor of The Living Church, shares gentle yet bracing words of comfort and hope from Fr. Vincent McNabb, O.P., in a reading of retreat talks given to the Sisters of the Cenacle at their convent in the English … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Craft of Suffering
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7/19 Readings: The Consolation of Divine Presence
7 Pentecost Gen. 28:10-19a [Isa. 44:6-8] Ps. 139:1-11, 22-23 or Wis. 12:13, 16-19 [Ps. 86:11-17] Rom. 8:12-25 Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 St. Matthew writes, “From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’” … [Read more...] about 7/19 Readings: The Consolation of Divine Presence
Rest for Your Souls
By Marcia Hotchkiss My world as a college professor was rocked when the pandemic forced us all to shelter in place and to conduct classes online rather than in person. Since that decision, I have received at least three emails a day from supervisors, coordinators, and administrators as they attempt to guide us through this uncharted landscape. I can’t help but wonder if my … [Read more...] about Rest for Your Souls
Rothko’s Emptiness
By Dennis Raverty Upon entering the Rothko Chapel in Houston, one is immediately aware of a quiet, contemplative ambience unlike either the noisy city outside or the typical atmosphere in a gallery or a museum, where paintings by the mid-century abstract artist Marc Rothko (1908-70) are more likely to be seen. Dimly lit by a concealed skylight and entirely without windows, … [Read more...] about Rothko’s Emptiness
Global Persecution Worsens
Open Doors, which campaigns on behalf of persecuted Christians, says persecution of Christians is increasing across the world and that Christians in Asia most likely to risk imprisonment, torture, and martyrdom. It is hardest to be a Christian in North Korea, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, according to the latest research by Open Doors. It reports a rise in attacks by Hindu … [Read more...] about Global Persecution Worsens
Hawaii Bishop on Volcano, Flood
The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Bishop of Hawaii, writes in the diocese’s latest newsletter: Years ago, when my family and I moved to Hawaiʻi, a very wise person told me: “In the Islands, you are close to heaven with newly formed mountains above, near to hell with the volcano beneath your feet, and set in the womb of creation (the ocean and the winds) teeming all around … [Read more...] about Hawaii Bishop on Volcano, Flood
Video: This Day Forward
This Day Forward - Behind-the-Scenes w/ All Saints' Parish from All Saints' Films on Vimeo. The film This Day Forward, which premieres in Los Angeles on Nov. 4, features 30 members of All Saints’ Church, Beverly Hills, in various roles. This Day Forward tells the story of a man whose life is threatened by a stage-three brain tumor, and how his affliction affects his family … [Read more...] about Video: This Day Forward
Abp. Welby on Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury writes on Facebook about his recent visit to Sudan and Uganda, on which he visited two refugee camps: I am left wondering whether the cause of this crisis can be resolved. Is it possible for peace to be achieved in South Sudan? This question formed the basis of my meetings with President Museveni and with Mrs Rebecca Garang, wife of the late Dr … [Read more...] about Abp. Welby on Sudan