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Born for This: The Nativity of Mary

On September 8, we remember the birth of Mary, the Mother of God—born with special grace so she could be free to say Yes to God on behalf of all humanity.

The Throne of Wisdom

Recently I have given talks on wisdom at my own institution (Valparaiso University) and at Hillsdale College. In those talks I explored texts and images of wisdom from both the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic traditions. The theme appears in many places—icons, theological...

The Gospel of John: The Beginning of the New Cosmos, Part IV

You can find my two-part introduction to the Gospel of John at these two links, and my index/outline for it here; for the previous installment on John 1:43-51, go here. The Beginning of the New Cosmos, Part IV (John 2:1-12) Nozze di Cana [Wedding at Cana] (c. 1300-1330), by Giotto di...

Across Faiths

Jesus And Mary: Models Of Self-Emptying Love

In her death, Mary followed and embraced the way of self-emptying love, so that, like her son, she would receive true glory.

Progressive Christian

When Peace is Born Through Our Yes

Vulnerability is at the heart of the Christmas story. Through Mary's yes, we are emboldened to follow God through all our doubts and fears.

Belief in the Immaculate Conception Means You Believe This

Advent invites us to enter into the Mystery of God. Today is the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A very wonderful and fantastic mystery to contemplate during the preparation for the arrival of the Word made flesh. If you are Catholic, this is one of the...

Mary By Faiths

A Temple to Love

Visions: A Zen Way of Seeing Through the Veils of Our Hearts Without Getting Tangled

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Born for This: The Nativity of Mary

Jesus And Mary: Models Of Self-Emptying Love

The Gospel of John: The Beginning of the New Cosmos, Part IV

Belief in the Immaculate Conception Means You Believe This

Luke 9: Against Pride - Advent Day 9, Immaculate Conception

From Barrenness To Blessing: The Story Of Anne And Mary

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The Gospel Message in Mary's Magnificat

Starting Anew, In Christ, Under The Maternal Gaze Of Mary

Las Posadas: On Mary and Joseph and the Border

Why it Matters that Mary was Like You

Mary Yes To God Included A Yes To Death

Mary Anoints Jesus for Death and Life (Sermon)

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Eastern Orthodox

How Accurate Is Todays Christmas Story Compared to the Biblical Accounts?

The Assumption Of Mary Confirms Death Is When Our Story Truly Begins

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The Throne of Wisdom

Did Herod’s Masacre of the Innocents Really Happen?

Wrestling the Season: Reflections on the Advent Conspiracy

Mary’s Magnificat: A Prophetic Love for the People of God

Mary’s Magnificat: A Prophetic Joy for the Hungry

Mary’s Magnificat: A Prophetic Peace for the Lowly

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General Christian

Walking the Fine Line Between the Ordinary and Extraordinary

Luke 1: Mary Visits Elizabeth - First Day of Advent

Reassessing Marian Titles

The Assumption Of Mary, The Vindication Of The Oppressed

100 Answers for Defending Mary this Feast of the Assumption

The Joy Of All Who Sorrow: Mary’s Solidarity Us

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The 'Yes' of Mary and the 'Yes' of Joseph

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Latter-day Saint

"Hail th’incarnate Deity"!

"Last at His cross, and earliest at His grave”

Stained Swords, False Prophecy, and Accurate History

Notes on the Nativity, and a Christmas Carol's Back Story

A non-Christian Christmas

Melchior and Gaspar and Baltasar

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Annunciation to Mary, Zechariah and Abraham in Qur'an and Bible: Part 1

Islamic Views on Easter, Crucifixion and Resurrection

Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad: Prophets of Islam

A Very Muslim Christmas

The expectancy of listening

The expectancy of listening

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The Already and Not Yet: On Christmas and Waiting

The Arrival: Receiving the gift of Advent today

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Mary- a mother goddess?

Washington DC has a massive shrine to the Goddess

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Progressive Christian

When Peace is Born Through Our Yes

The Christmas Practice of Joy

Advent Week 1: The Announcement

Owls, Penguins, and Joy

Owls, Penguins, and Joy

Gender Equality and Patriarchy in the Bible

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