The Way of the Cross
All of earth is in conflict, dualistic from the positive and negative energies of subatomic particles on through to its magnetic poles.All of life made of earth is in conflict, dualistic from life to death…
Tag: Christianity
The Passion of Now: Christ in a Chaotic World
Sometimes life presents strange contrasts, like when I found myself simultaneously watching The Passion of the Christ and hearing background radio coverage of the aftermath of an ongoing presidential race “for the soul of a nation”, as…
Learning to Love Spring
It took me twenty years to love Spring. For many, Spring is a symbolic time of beauty, regrowth, and new beginnings. For me, it was only a reminder that my beloved colder months were ending,…
The Problem of Pain in a Time of Pandemic
With the rapid spread of Covid-19 shutting down a good chunk of world affairs and affecting the lives of people around the globe, the topic of God and his role in “natural evil” comes back…
“Good People” and Paradise
In order to get to heaven, is it only necessary that we be a “good person”? This is a question that has been asked, and slapped down, within Christian rhetorical circles on a regular basis.…
Mary, Fatima, and the Sacred Feminine
In the month of May, Catholics focus particular attention on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of faith. On May 13th, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima is observed, commemorating…
Who Loves Jesus More?: Christians, Muslims, and Asking the Wrong Question
Some observations on the "who loves Jesus more" issue between Christians and Muslims: I see it run on cycle sometimes, with both sides seeming to miss the whole point of the debate to begin with.…
Beauty and the Boundless Power of Good Over Evil
I want to tell you a story. I want to tell you a story of victory, of beauty, and of the boundless power of good over evil. A story where hope resounds and grace reigns,…
The Crucifixion and the Resurrection: A Muslim’s Reflection on a Holy Time
We are currently experiencing a very Holy period of time. It is the time of Passover. It is the time of Easter. It is the time when we are preparing for the Holy Month of…
The Weight of the Cross
How can we ever truly know and understand the true weight of the cross? We can’t. But life can, and will, give us glimpses of that weight. I’ve felt some of that weight. I’ve looked…