Striking a chord: The debate on singing in the homily
“The idea of a preacher who sings as a part of their homily is part of many African American cultural traditions,” explains Kim Harris. “The songs carry so many of our stories, hopes, and beliefs, and what we’re thinking about and believing and preaching about.”
Daily Devotional: April 1, 2024
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Day 92: Jephthah’s Vow (2024)
Today’s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz […]
The Orthodox Great Lent: A rigorous spiritual journey
On March 18, Orthodox Christians embarked on the Great Lent, a period of preparation for Easter, which this year falls on May 5 according to the Julian calendar.
Crisis and survival in Pakistan’s shadow water economy
The water shortage in Karachi, Pakistan’s financial and commercial capital, fuels an underground market based on the illegal diversion of the city’s fire hydrants. Millions of people, among the poorest, depend on this service.
Pope calls for peace amid global conflict at Easter “Urbi et Orbi”
Pope Francis proclaims Jesus Christ as “the way of peace, reconciliation and fraternity” during his annual Easter Message and Blessing “to the city and world”
“Pray for me (not against me)”
Pope Francis always reminds the people he meets not to forget to pray for him.
On Easter, pope asks Christ to ‘roll away’ the stones of war worldwide
Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the Resurrection, on Easter Christ alone “has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life” and which trap humanity in war and injustice, Pope Francis said. Through his resurrection, Jesus opens “those doors that continually we […]
Keeping the fire burning for 50 Easter days — and beyond
Even if you are not a big J.R.R. Tolkien fan, if you have ever watched the film “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” you were probably moved by one powerful scene. At the instigation of the wizard Gandalf, the hobbit Pippin secretly climbs up a tower in order to light the […]
The encounter with Easter
It was still dark in the early morning hours when Mary Magdalene returned to the tomb. She had been with Jesus when the Roman soldiers came to arrest him, when the Twelve and his other disciples ran away. When they crucified him, she was there at the foot of the cross, alongside Mary, his mother, […]