Tag: Spirituality

All you who stand near this marvelous and holy flame,

pray with me to God the Almighty

The icon of the Harrowing of Hell reminds us that God reaches into the deepest depths to pull forth souls into the kingdom of light. It reminds us how much we are unable to comprehend – let alone take to heart as our own – our creedal statement about Christ’s descent into Hell – ‘He descended into Hell.’

“Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore” can be the battle cry for this season.

Lent used to be serious business in the Church, much along the same way that Ramadan is for most Muslims. But lately it’s become more of a token event in the life of the individual Christian. It’s pretty much widely ignored in the non-liturgical traditions.

Bishop Scott Benhase of Georgia makes an interesting point in his column on Duke Divinity School’s Call and Response blog. Given research that shows that

Is it possible to feel God’s presence in the midst of horror and torture? There are numerous histories of the martyrs that claim so. There

There’s a moving story of an Episcopal priest’s crisis of faith that started when a medical crisis nearly destroyed his family. The Orange County Register tells the story of The Rev. Brad Karelius, rector of Church of the Messiah.

Key religious leaders are calling for ‘A Prayer for David Kato’ on February 3rd, the first day of the National Prayer Breakfast, to honor the Ugandan gay rights activist who was killed last week, amidst a storm of anti-gay sentiment in his country. Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson and Auburn Theological Seminary are spearheading this national call for prayer and remembrance.

“Gabby opened her eyes. May we also open ours and see the glory that shines round about us.”