Exposing the Shadow – Feb. 7, 2023

“The shadow is that part of the self that we don’t want to see, we don’t want others to see, and of which we’re always afraid. Our tendency is to try to hide it or deny it, even and most especially from ourselves… Archaic religion and most of the history of religion has seen the shadow […]

Away in a Manger – Dec. 28, 2022

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. -Anonymous [“History of Hymns: “Away in a Manger”“]

Do Not Lose Heart – Oct. 15, 2022

October is the traditional time in the Church of the Saviour for annual membership recommitment. It is an unusual church practice, perhaps unique, joining and re-joining the same faith community year after year. Or not. When I first made this commitment, a long-time member told me it gets harder every year, just the opposite of what I […]

Tears of Joy – Sept. 14, 2022

Krista Tippett: I was present and very privileged just today here in Montgomery [Alabama] to witness the head of public safety, the chief of police, offer you a public apology, and talk about his work to bring the truth of that history to policemen coming up now. It was an incredible moment. Rep. John Lewis: It was […]