The immense Jerusalem temple was not just a physical wonder of the world. It was also the foundation and home of religious and secular authority
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JESUS OUR BROTHER
How did Jesus think of himself: son of God, angel, superman? None of those. Like us, he considered himself another human being. He referred to
Read moreMY LENTEN RESOLUTION!
“I’ll give up candy!” “No ice cream for me during Lent!” I remember such resolutions as a boy, but now I’m an adult, and so I
Read moreTRANSFIGURATION: THE NAME OF THE GAME
Recently, I saw a picture of myself as a teenager (possibly from the 19th century). My changes were nearly beyond belief: no deeply etched facial lines,
Read moreWE ARE TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD
Jesus had just enjoyed a victorious day during which he had healed many, and now the entire village of Capharnaum was seeking him out. His
Read moreWE DECLARE WAR!
The battle is on, in and among all of us. Am I free or shackled by my own excesses? Do I seek to serve or
Read moreTHE AMERICAN PROPHET
In these days of sedition, reflecting on true American heroes is comforting. We celebrate this week one of the greatest: Rev. Martin Luther King. Most
Read moreIS YOUR NAME NATHANIEL?
Many believe we lead ordinary mundane lives, but that’s not true. We are actually other Nathaniels who lead exciting, growing, inspired lives. Philip informs Nathaniel
Read moreIS LIFE A BAPTISM?
When were you baptized? For me, it was very many years ago in Jersey when Fr. Kirk poured water over this baby’s head, and declared
Read moreHAPPY NEW YEAR!
We often make 2 mistakes in choosing our usual trivial New Year’s resolution; first, we generalize it; for example, “I will be kinder.” The solution? Name
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