Jesus came as a refugee baby. He lived as a religious minority, was distrusted and harassed by authorities and was executed by the state. If this were a movie made in the 21st century there would be some grand revenge sequel, but instead what we get is a quiet resurrection, 4o days spent eating with friends,Continue reading >>
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds – Ps 98 Let us sing alleluia here on earth, while we still live in anxiety, so that we may sing it one day in heaven in full security…So, then, my brothers, let us sing now, not in order to enjoy aContinue reading >>
Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He.” – From Once in Royal David’s City, text by Cecil Alexander. Something tells me that Jesus’ birth and childhood were not the model of calm that this Victorian carol would have us believe. The one thing we know about his childhood is that he gaveContinue reading >>
