Coffee Talk Redux is a reflection on things God is teaching me. In some cases the ideas for these topics may arise from some conversation I may have had with someone, or a thought that crossed my mind, something I have written, or perhaps something I read somewhere, or maybe a combination of all of [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Coffee Talk Redux #72 – The Resurrection
Posted in coffee talk redux, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on January 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A Book Recommendation – Liturgy of the Hours
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, meditations, religion, spirituality, theology on January 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The Liturgy of the Hours as a “Liturgy” is part of the public worship of the Church. It is “of the Hours” since it refers to the prayers of the Church which consecrate the different hours of the day. The Liturgy of the Hours is also known as the Divine Office. The Liturgy of the [...]
In the News – Theodicy
Posted in in the news, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on January 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here are two takes on why God allows evil, “Nearly two weeks following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, pictures and video of the rubble still move us. Stories stir our compassion to give, to consider hosting refugees. Suffering still pricks our consciences, even though the pattern has become all too familiar in recent years after [...]
In the News – Finding Your Way
Posted in in the news, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“I still remember the moment, although it happened nearly 15 years ago. I was an evangelical seminary student in my 20s, preparing for the Christian ministry and struggling through classes in everything from exegesis to administration to pastoral care. Struggling, too, with my call and with a prayer life that seemed to consist mostly [...]
Theophilus Cafe #66
Posted in theophilus cafe, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Theophilus Cafe is a place where we can have a running dialogue based on a question or issue that I post. Think of the Cafe as a virtual coffee house where you can gather with your friends and discuss the posted topic or just reflect on it. Please post your thoughts or response on this topic in the [...]
A Meditation – Yearn
Posted in meditations, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, meditations, religion, spirituality, theology on January 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
My soul pines for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes strain after your promise; when will you comfort me? Though I am shriveled like a leathern flask in the smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes. How many are the days of your servant? When will you do judgment on my persecutors? [...]
Coffee Talk Redux #71 – During Lent, Hop on the Peace Chain
Posted in coffee talk redux, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, meditations, prayer, religion, spirituality, theology on January 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
With Lent only a few weeks away it is time to start to reflect on what kind of changes may be in order in your Christian journey. Lent is a time to slow down and examine our relationship with Christ, especially our life of prayer. Lent is a time of nurturing our deepest yearnings, our spiritual desires, and [...]
In the News – Contrasts
Posted in in the news, tagged Bible, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on January 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Haiti, earthquake, homeless, earns less than $2/day. Los Angeles, City of Angels, to be paid $44 million to go away.
In the News – Knock, Knock, Who’s There?
Posted in in the news, tagged Bible, catholic, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on January 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“Over the last week several friends have inquired into the background of a marketing campaign now airing on television networks called Catholics Come Home. Perhaps you’ve seen it. If so, you were likely impressed, or even intrigued. And maybe, like me, you even paused for a moment and wondered, ‘Why did I leave the [...]
Coffee Talk Redux #70 – Spreading the Faith
Posted in coffee talk redux, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, meditations, religion, theology on January 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Coffee Talk Redux is a reflection on things God is teaching me. In some cases the ideas for these topics may arise from some conversation I may have had with someone, or a thought that crossed my mind, something I have written, or perhaps something I read somewhere, or maybe a combination of all of [...]