Fritz a wonderful lesson – and esp. reading has a flow I found encompassing. If only …….. yes we can…
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Tag: Christian Love Narrative
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Lesson 1: One Voice
Read MORE: Lesson 1: One VoiceIf love is to be the foundation of a modern Christian narrative, it will have to address some critical issues, such as abortion, family values, industrial capitalism, climate change, and religious freedom. But maybe the first question to be tackled…
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Lesson 23: Pope Francis’ “Rejoice and Be Glad”
Read MORE: Lesson 23: Pope Francis’ “Rejoice and Be Glad”As I read the Pope’s recent exhortation Gaudete and Exsultate, I was struck by how much it echoes our search for a modern Christian love narrative. Although he presents it as a call to holiness in today’s world, he repeatedly…
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Lesson 21: Christ is Risen
Read MORE: Lesson 21: Christ is RisenEvery Easter, we shout “Christ is risen!” to each other with great joy. Chances are, we have a pretty good idea of what we mean, even though we would have a difficult time putting it into words. Most attempts at…
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Lesson 20: Resurrection Appearances as Love Story
Read MORE: Lesson 20: Resurrection Appearances as Love StoryWhen I was a parish pastor, I felt a great challenge preaching the sermon on Easter Sunday. I realized that this might be the only time a large number worshipped all year. I also knew from experience that some of…
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Lesson 9: New Love Narrative
Read MORE: Lesson 9: New Love NarrativeBefore turning to the specific contents of a modern Christian narrative, it might be worthwhile once again to point out that this in no way distorts the Gospel message. To give thought to words and ideas that make sense to…
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So forgiveness pre-requires understanding the mistakes of the past? here hear re this opposing this me-first, America-first, white-first, male-first approach>…
An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!