From Andrew DeCourt on Facebook who writes: I usually script my sermons. I do this to be precise, respect time, and keep a record of what Iโve said. But yesterday morning, I felt nudged to call an audible. I switched my sermon text an hour before church and preached directly from my heart without any... Continue Reading →
For Millions, โNo Kingsโ Is a Statement of Faith
By Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons Mar 27, 2026 - Via Sojourners The third No Kings Day this Saturday is shaping up to be the largest day of nonviolent protests in American history. There were more than 2,000 protests during the first No Kings Day in June 2025 and more than 2,700 at the second No Kings Day... Continue Reading →
Hail the disconsolateย ย ย
A prophet cannot know that all will be well, that those in power will wake up and mend the damage they have caused, and that peace will prevail. The mystic can never be certain that union with God will be the outcome of longing for God. They must rest in unknowing. Unknowing is not always... Continue Reading →
Is non-violence possible in Middle Eastern states? And everywhere else?
Given my recent comments on social turmoil in the United States, specially evident in the presidential election (see Opposites) I am delighted to follow these posts up with the following post from the Centre for Action and Contemplation (Richard Rohr), all very much to the point as conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is about to... Continue Reading →