Without my education at Georgetown, I could never have dreamed to have such a meaningful, deep, and heady conversation.
Poem: “Bethel”
In short, the message of this poem is an elaboration of Jacob's exclamation in Genesis 28:16: “Truly, the Lord is in this spot, although I did not know it.” Though I don’t often realize it, God is always with me.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life: An exchange with a reader
Earlier this week, a reader posted the following comment on my blog. I wanted to share my response (and the potential exchange that may ensue) with the rest of my readers. Stay tuned to see if the discussion expands--I hope you will weigh in as well. Reader: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, …
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‘In our time’: Francis moves beyond Nostra Aetate
In his familiar style, Pope Francis smartly roots his commentary on Islam in the tradition of the Church and his predecessors, while at the same time forges new theological territory.
More in Heaven: Wisdom from Julian of Norwich
Julian’s revelations remind us that union with God will not only occur at the end of time, when we are perfectly unified and meet him “face to face.” They also tell us that we can get a taste of that eventual full communion, right here, and right now.
JORDAN DENARI DUFFNER 