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Mandela and the Power of Silence

In last Sunday’s sermon I “outed” myself as a mystic. Clearly not a FAMOUS mystic, but I do have mystical tendencies, value the teachings of Christian mystics (in particular) and I have embraced a number of spiritual practices that are often labeled “good for mystics”.   My journey with mysticism began when I was introduced to the great medieval Christian mystic Hildegard…

Justice and Compassion

Justice is what love looks like in public – Dr. Cornel West There is an old story told about a village on a river that I first heard from a nun friend, but it seems to be so old (and pervasive) that I could not find an origin. If anyone can name the source, I’ve got a lollypop with your name on…

Holy Family Transitions Batman!

One of the things I love best about church life is the opportunity to spend time with both the very young and the very old.  For many folks who are middle-aged like me, this is still a pretty rare thing, because so many community events and organizations are not diverse across generational divides.  It’s also true, especially amongst more affluent folks, that…