In the Protestant church in which I grew up, I was taught that we had a hold on truth. How my church interpreted the Bible was correct, and all other churches were wrong. The pastor said had the final say on the truth that was in the Bible. I was a normal member of...
Jeremiah has set things on fire with his words of admonishment again the king and his policies. When he tried to stop himself, his heart felt as if it was burning within him. He couldn’t help himself. He had to proclaim God’s message, no matter the consequences. The...
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The scripture readings for the celebration of this great feast draw our attention to the presence of God in the world; the presence of God among God’s people. The Blessed Mother is honored as the new ark of the...
On Saturday, July 27, 40 young people from Dayton’s Region Seven Parishes fanned out in teams across the city to participate in YES, Youth Elect Service, as they pulled weeds, cleaned out attics and mowed lawns, all in Jesus’ name. YES in Dayton was an offshoot of the...
Today’s Bible readings deal with the journey of life and preparedness. Faith in God certainly gives hope for a destiny to come. Yes, our outlook on life requires a strong faith in God and though it may not offer all the answers, it gives enough of them to enable us to...
