It's hard to write a cheerful email introduction when Russia has invaded Ukraine. Here in my country (USA), disheartening anti-LGBTQ legislation has been gaining traction in several states. What do we do during a week when national and global news is so grave? (I'm actually asking—feel free to email me to let me know which practices ground you in these times.)
I hope some of this week's Century content can help us to both lament and, perhaps, hold onto joy.
Greek Cypriot artist Charalambos Epaminonda achieves visual unity among the prodigal son, the sower of seed, and the good Samaritan using a language of gesture drawn from Eastern Orthodox iconography.
“While crossing the threshold into a meaningful Lenten observance may be an individual act, once there we discover…that keeping company with others in our shared finitude can be a doorway into life.”
“Sometimes living with the church is choosing which bits to see; sometimes you can’t forget what you’ve seen or prevent it from poisoning everything else.”
“Those who make a difficult journey away from a tradition that cannot affirm them have skills, experiences, and a deep sense of call that has survived numerous challenges.”
