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A Comedian and Racism: Wow!

A familiar tone sounded on my smartphone.  An email arrived.  I glanced and saw that it was from the public library.  I had been on a waiting list for a book.  It was now available.  As soon as I could, I went online and had the copy sent to my… Read More »A Comedian and Racism: Wow!

Prophetic Faith: The Spirit of Social Justice Today

We are living in a time of political discord.  This is true in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and throughout the Middle East, Latin America and Africa.  To say that there are large segments of people in many countries who are dissatisfied with their political… Read More »Prophetic Faith: The Spirit of Social Justice Today


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What I’ve Been Reading This Year

I have the impression that many people assume I only read books on spiritual themes. It’s true that in recent months my reading has included works by Christian mystics, including Francisco de Osuna’s Third Spiritual Alphabet (the book that most inspired Teresa of Avila to pursue contemplative prayer) and Teresa… Read More »What I’ve Been Reading This Year

Book Review: Beyond the Lectionary A Year of Alternatives to the Revised Common Lectionary by the Rev. David Ackerman.

Book Review: Beyond the Lectionary A Year of Alternatives to the Revised Common Lectionary by the Rev. David Ackerman. C. 2013. Circle Books. ISBN-13: 978-1780998572. (Available in paper back or as an e-book.) If you’re a church go-er, you may have noticed that friends from other Christian denominations often hear… Read More »Book Review: Beyond the Lectionary A Year of Alternatives to the Revised Common Lectionary by the Rev. David Ackerman.

Book Review: Answering the Contemplative Call: First Steps on the Mystical Path, by Carl McColman

Book Review: Answering the Contemplative Call: First Steps on the Mystical Path, by Carl McColman. Hampton Roads Publishing, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-57174-677-1 “One day, Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he was finished, his disciples asked him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples how… Read More »Book Review: Answering the Contemplative Call: First Steps on the Mystical Path, by Carl McColman

Book Review: Water From An Ancient Well: Celtic Spirituality for Modern Life

Book Review: Water From An Ancient Well: Celtic Spirituality for Modern Life Kenneth McIntosh Anamchara Books. 2011 ISBN-13: 978-1933630984 One of the most challenging aspects of the practice of religion today is sorting out the heart of spiritual teaching within any of the great traditions. Loud reactionary voices claim to… Read More »Book Review: Water From An Ancient Well: Celtic Spirituality for Modern Life


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Book Review: A Quiet Mind: Uniting Body, Mind and Emotions in Christian Spirituality by the Rev. Eva McIntyre

If we’re honest, most of us recognize that we regularly tell ourselves negative things about ourselves. While we each have versions of this negative “self-talk,” in some way we each say things to ourselves like, “You’re not good enough. You don’t fit in. You’re not good looking. You just can’t… Read More »Book Review: A Quiet Mind: Uniting Body, Mind and Emotions in Christian Spirituality by the Rev. Eva McIntyre