Strengthened by the Solidarity of Our Alliances

12.23.2018 ________________________________________ Ma’aloula, an ancient Syrian village carved into a hillside, is home to a community of Aramaic-speaking Christians and Continue reading →

Konya to Kwanzaa: Celebrating the Light of Love

12.24.2016 ________________________________________ Last week, walking down Exeter’s Water Street after a hearty lunch at the Green Bean, a friend and Continue reading →

Favor Justice and Judgment, not Bigotry

12.27.2015 _____________________   This past week, in sacred spaces ornate and simple, tiny chapels to grand cathedrals, Christians celebrated the Continue reading →

‘Made Glorious by the Light of Love’

12.21.2014 _____________________ When I listen carefully, when I am attentive to the miracle of how freely blood courses through my Continue reading →

Warmed by Memories of Christmas in Bethlehem

12.25.2011 _____________________ “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it” Continue reading →

Excita, Quæsumus, Stir up, We Beseech Thee…

12.18.2011 _____________________ It’s the last week of Advent, a week to go before Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, born, Continue reading →