wonderful thoughts from the Pope, intellectually coherent and practically relevant and doable IMO
Weekly lessons in theology and public life • Since 2011
Tag: Pope Francis
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Lesson 1: Theology of the Spirit
Read MORE: Lesson 1: Theology of the SpiritMany of us think Pope Francis serves as a much-needed model of the faith in our time, at least in his words and personal examples. Obviously, some of his witness has been thwarted by the very institutional structures that he…
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Lesson 17: Peace- Sign of the Disarmed Heart
Read MORE: Lesson 17: Peace- Sign of the Disarmed HeartAbout half way through the chapter, Chittister wrote that being at peace gives “the courage to evaluate what is patently wrong but never open for discussion.” As soon as I read her words, a brash comment made by an executive…
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Lesson 8: Proclaim God’s Word and Praying
Read MORE: Lesson 8: Proclaim God’s Word and PrayingThe Book of Revelation based the Christian peace movement on the truth of God’s Word. Believers could uncover truth by using God’s Word as a standard, but also by remaining in contact with God through prayer. In previous lessons, I…
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Lesson 14: Preparing for the Pope’s Trip– Reformation
Read MORE: Lesson 14: Preparing for the Pope’s Trip– ReformationMost Protestants grew up believing we were not Roman Catholics, because they worshiped Mary and did whatever the Pope told them to do. When pushed, we would insist these are just two examples of how Roman Catholics do not follow…
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I absolutely love these ideas, especially paying attention to beauty and reducing your needs.
Fritz a wonderful lesson – and esp. reading has a flow I found encompassing. If only …….. yes we can…