Being Beloved

Julian of Norwich was a theologian and mystic of the 14th century. She was an anchorite which is a particular kind of monastic. She led a very contemplative life and she saw the world with different eyes. As I was reading a book called Living in the Spirit I came across the following passage from Julian: I … Continue reading Being Beloved →

Good Friday

Here is the homily from our Good Friday service. This past Sunday we looked up at Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey to the cheers of the crowds. Last night on Maundy Thursday we looked down on him as he washed our feet in humble service, as he left us a new … Continue reading Good Friday →

Icons

Jesus, in our participation in his death and resurrection through baptism, has made us icons, or windows into God. When others see us living out our life, the hope is that they will be able to see through us from this world into God's dreams for us. But most windows go two ways. As others … Continue reading Icons →

Where Twitter, Mr. Rogers, and Theology intersect…

Yesterday would have been Mr. Rogers 90th birthday. While I was surfing Twitter after work, I was reminded of the amazing gift that Mr. Rogers was to humanity. I was also reminded that he was also an ordained Presbyterian minister and one of the best theologians of the 20th century. So here are some graduate-level studies … Continue reading Where Twitter, Mr. Rogers, and Theology intersect… →

Risk and Transformation

I'm a huge John Green fan. If you're not familiar with John, here is his wikipedia page, but the short version is that he is a young adult author (Looking for Alaska and Turtles All the Way Down are my favorite) and a YouTube star with his brother, Hank. For over ten years they have … Continue reading Risk and Transformation →

Working together for our community

This week's reflection comes from Drew Sorenson, a junior Civil Engineering major from Lexington, Ky. I have had the great pleasure of participating in a series of interfaith service projects over the last several months. My friend Nate is a Gaines Fellow here at the university and a devout Catholic, and he was inspired in … Continue reading Working together for our community →

Lenten Encouragement

Over the years that I have been keeping a Lenten discipline, I've noticed something interesting, and I'm sure I can't be the only one who feels this way. It is way harder to keep up with my Lenten discipline at the beginning of Lent than at the end. It is always harder for me to … Continue reading Lenten Encouragement →

The Joy of Lent

I love Ash Wednesday and Lent. It is perhaps not my favorite season of the Church year (I'll take Easter any day), but I love the joy of this season. I know Lent is not usually considered a joyous season, but there is something freeing and uplifting about standing back at really looking at myself … Continue reading The Joy of Lent →

Bridges

So I'm a little behind on my reflection this week. It's been a busy week and I also wanted more time to think and write. The last few weeks at the university have gotten me thinking about how we are called to witness to and be present to the campus community. I've been to conversations … Continue reading Bridges →

Prophet among the people

In this week's reading from Deuteronomy (18.15-20), we heard that God will raise up a prophet from among the people, just like Moses. In classical Christian interpretation, that prophet is Jesus. To be sure, Jesus certainly was a prophet, among a few other hats that he wore, but I think there is more. I think … Continue reading Prophet among the people →