Tag Archives: scripture
God or Mammon: A Short Theological Reflection on Wealth and Grace
Matthew 19:16-30 I’m sure you’re familiar with the story. A rich young man approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to gain eternal life. Jesus comes off a bit nonplussed at first, since it should be quite obvious what … Continue reading
God is a Dreamer, Too
This reflection for common ground was written as a part of the Ignatian Solidarity Networks Fall Call for Immigration Reform. Texts: Leviticus 25:23 Deuteronomy 10:17-19 Matthew 2:13-23 Our God is a dreamer. Josephs life has been turned upside down in … Continue reading
Social Witness in the 21st Century: Reading the ‘Signs of the Times’
We began this issue by asking the question: what does the future of social witness hold? As the Church changes shape in the 21st century, what form will its prophetic ministry take? Is there an Amos for our time, pointing … Continue reading
Who is Marriage for Anyway?
It seems like everyones got something to say about marriage. For a while, I thought it was just me. Having just tied the knot myself 2 months ago, marriage has been a recurring topic in recent conversations. So hows married … Continue reading