Even during a pandemic, feasting is central to Christian worship.

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** Isolated for the holidays? You should feast anyway. ([link removed])
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Even during a pandemic, feasting is central to Christian worship.

by David Russell Mosley


** Mary's song reveals her politics of mercy ([link removed])
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I think Jesus learned his prophetic ministry from his mother.

by Isaac S. Villegas
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** Advent is a season of sighs, especially this year ([link removed])
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We don’t pine for a second coming that will bring the world to an end. We pray for the indwelling of Christ that will enable the world to continue.

by Richard Lischer


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John the Baptist has a brand.

by Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones

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** Three ways to create sacred moments at home this Advent ([link removed])
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In chaotic times, focus on routine, ritual, and simplicity.

by Traci Smith


** The words I turn to in times of grief and distress ([link removed])
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"If it can't be happy, make it beautiful."

by Samuel Wells


** I've been a professor for 40 years, but teaching Greek to an eight-year-old may be my crowning achievement ([link removed])
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It started with a FaceTime call with my grandson.

by Beverly R. Gaventa

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