Sister Margaret Scott (see previous post) skillfully weaves the liturgy of the Easter Vigil (a lot of liturgy and a lot of scripture) into an example in the Roman Catholic tradition (and some Protestant traditions) of how the Eucharistic meal reflects the covenants God has made with God’s people through Israel and Jesus the Christ. … Continue reading “BlogPost: Eucharist as Embodied Covenant”
Category: Roman Catholic Church
BlogPost: Eucharist As Catalyst for Social Justice
The heart of my studies has been pushing me deeper into a realization of the power of the Eucharist (the ritual with bread and wine) and eucharistic practices (figuratively and literally gathering diverse people around tables of fellowship and equality). In reading about Reformed, Roman Catholic, and other perspectives about the Eucharist, I am finding … Continue reading “BlogPost: Eucharist As Catalyst for Social Justice”
A Pope Resigns with Wisdom and Grace
There is wisdom in knowing one’s limits. There is wisdom in knowing one’s abilities. The news this week is that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning, the first to do so in 600 years. There have been numerous times in my career as a pastor when I have felt the need to counsel someone on their … Continue reading “A Pope Resigns with Wisdom and Grace”