April 18, 2019
As I Have Done, So You Must Do
Perhaps no action by Pope Francis has generated as much astonishment as his washing the feet of prisoners—men, women, Christian, Muslim. It is a return to what Jesus intended: As I have done, so you must do. The Holy Thursday liturgy is marked by the ritual gesture of the washing of the feet. The central action of service reminds us that our communion is more than a meal, more than nourishment for our bodies and souls. It’s the act of taking on the mission, the ministry, the very body of Christ. And it is a challenge to us to remain in communion with one another.
Lent with Richard Rohr: Unpacking the Ritual
Holy Thursday | Readings: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; John 13:1-15
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Easter: The Resurrection Narratives
The Resurrection of Christ is at the center of our faith. Paul affirms: “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14).
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Pope Francis & Saint Francis: Models of Peace
The faith life of Saint Francis was never still. Though he was comfortable with solitude and prayer, he was a doer.
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