Eugene Peterson interview
The Message, a translation of the Bible in modern language. Here are his comments on the difference between being an academic and being a pastor:
The Message, a translation of the Bible in modern language. Here are his comments on the difference between being an academic and being a pastor:
Michelle Boorstein of The Washington Post
Marriage equality has come to New Jersey. Friday state judge Mary Jacobson ordered the state to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples beginning October 21.
…a meeting where there was one lady very eager to share. When her turn came, she said, in her Southern drawl, “I never knew there was so much in the Old Testament. Why, it’s all full of SEX and MURD-AH.”
Some call it a break with tradition because the Archbishop of Canterbury will baptize Prince George, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in a private chapel on October 23.
A new poll shows that college students are almost evenly divided into three camps when it comes to faith. About a third, 32%, are true believers. Another 32% are spiritual but not religious. And 28% consider themselves secular.
Amanda Marcotte sees how conservatives both claim Christ and vilify the poor in contradiction to the teachings and example of Jesus and wonders why this is so?
Two reminders: the recent excommunication of a priest who advocated the ordination of women and new rules that limit Roman Catholic military chaplains ministry to homosexual service members.
In Town of Greece v. Galloway, the Supreme Court will decide if and when it is permissible for public meetings to open with prayer. This could be a pivotal case in determining the standards by which governments may permit religious expression in civil settings.
Friday, September 27, 2013 — Week of Proper 20, Year One [Go to Mission St Clare for an online version of the Daily Office including