This article is the eighth in a series we're calling "A Good and Joyful Thing: A series on liturgical spirituality." We hope this series takes you on an imaginative… read more

One of a pastor’s responsibilities is to teach the laity to pray, but most pastoral instruction on prayer is implicit, assuming the “do as I do” model of… read more

Faced with pain that rips apart, we cry out in one voice,intercede with us, oh solidarity Lord. Faced with death that wounds, and marks with pain,give us the strength of an… read more

Begin with Christ How does one best begin writing? Start with a posture of humility. Light a candle. Seek the mind of Christ. Pray to be ushered into the mystery of co-creating… read more

For reasons of vocation and a case study, I took the job as interim senior pastor of a thousand member congregation with a staff of twenty. With a sabbatical from my work as a… read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1€-17 Have mercy on me, God, according to your faithful love!Wipe away my wrongdoings according to your great compassion! Wash me completely clean… read more