By Chaplain Mike The Epistle of Barnabas is next on our list as we consider the works of the Apostolic Fathers, which are the earliest Christian writings outside the New Testament itself. The main guide we are using for these studies is The Apostolic Fathers: Greek Texts and English Translations, by Michael W. Holmes. AnContinue reading “Friday with the Fathers (5)”
Category Archives: Lent
Lenten Meditation
By Chaplain Mike Doggone it! I hate when life gets in the way of blogging! This week’s “Friday with the Fathers” has morphed into “Saturday with the Fathers.” Our consideration of The Epistle of Barnabas will be posted tomorrow afternoon. Until then, consider this Lenten quote from Joan Chittister from her wonderful book, The LiturgicalContinue reading “Lenten Meditation”
Lent IV
By Chaplain Mike Today’s Gospel: John 9:1-41 a sonnet he spat and made a muddy mash of clay and smeared it smartly on my long-blind eyes then bid me bathe in waters of siloam i splashed the muck away and saw the skies! from birth i’d borne the slanderous slur of sin and sat andContinue reading “Lent IV”
Friday with the Fathers (4)
By Chaplain Mike Today, in our Lenten series on the Apostolic Fathers, we consider a work that many think comes to us from the days of the apostles themselves: The Didache (The Teaching). Known in ancient times as The Teaching of the Lord to the Gentiles by the Twelve Apostles, or, in shorter form, TheContinue reading “Friday with the Fathers (4)”
The Liturgical Gangstas Talk about Lent
Presented by Chaplain Mike Four of our Gangstas have come out of hiding (though they are still not showing their faces) to talk with us about how they approach the season of Lent, personally and in their church traditions. Also—A big IM “Congratulations” to Gangsta Rev. Angie Gage, who was married on March 18 toContinue reading “The Liturgical Gangstas Talk about Lent”
Lent III
By Chaplain Mike Today’s Gospel: John 4:5-42 a sonnet he knew, and how he knew i’ll never know this thirsty stranger standing at the well i came at noon to avoid abhorring eyes and constant cutting comments i can’t quell and there this man, this jewish stranger, stood bold to approach, to speak, to breakContinue reading “Lent III”
Friday with the Fathers (3)
By Chaplain Mike Thus far in our Lenten series on the Apostolic Fathers, we have discussed Clement of Rome and Ignatius of Antioch. Today we consider the last of the three chief Apostolic Fathers: Polycarp of Smyrna. Polycarp and Ignatius knew one another, and Ignatius wrote one of his letters to Bishop Polycarp as heContinue reading “Friday with the Fathers (3)”
Lent: “From that Point On” — A Difficult Journey
By Chaplain Mike We are well on our way into the Lenten season. It may be a good time for a refresher on the relationship of this season to the Gospel story. In our January 7, 2011 post, “Epiphany and the Days to Come,” we pointed out that the Epiphany season is representative of theContinue reading “Lent: “From that Point On” — A Difficult Journey”
Lenten Notes
By Chaplain Mike Here are a few notes from around the web about what God is teaching some folks during this Lenten season. Click on the title of each blurb to go to the full article. Margaret Feinberg is giving up prayer for Lent… “As I’ve reflected, I’ve decided to give up prayer for Lent.Continue reading “Lenten Notes”
Lent II
By Chaplain Mike Today’s Gospel: John 3:1-17 a sonnet a teacher who was learned and upright came out to visit jesus late one night immersed in scripture, ritual, and law impressed by signs of heaven that he saw and yet confused by words conveyed with love of kingdom gained by new birth from above andContinue reading “Lent II”
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