This week’s sermon wrestles with Jesus’ startling words: “I have come not to bring peace, but division.” What kind of peace does Christ offer if it’s not the Pax Romana, not the silence of fear or compliance? We explore the difference between false peace and God’s peace, a peace rooted in justice, community, and courage over fear—drawing on the witness of prophets, Dr. King, Oscar Romero, and Jonathan Daniels.
Category Archives: faith
How do we Belong?
One of the most difficult questions I face as a priest seems like it should be one of the simplest. How do I join the church? I can give a technical answer. But the question of membership is a trickier than paperwork. Taking a page from Buddhism: true belonging is a process of vulnerability and taking refuge.
“Mary” Christmas
Before Christmas, I think we need to spend some time with Mary, the real Mary, because she helps us understand what it means to be a person of faith in a dark time.
Money Stories
Does Jesus ask all of us to give up all of our wealth? All of our possessions?
Mike Angell 