Month: April 2019
Oyez, Oyez, Oyez
by Daniel
The Gospel of Luke quotes Jesus, in the “sermon on the plain” as saying “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.”[1] Matthew, in the “sermon on the mount” has it “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs in the kingdom of heaven.”[2] And, a few verses later, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs … Read More Oyez, Oyez, Oyez
The Law of Nations
by Daniel
Last Sunday I was on an airplane to Chicago for a quick visit with my son and his family, which by pure happenstance coincided with the Cubs’ home opener. At the gate, waiting to board, I ran into an old acquaintance with a handful of boarding passes, and a gaggle of teenagers (or tweeners). Softball team, I asked my friend? No, she said, they’re … Read More The Law of Nations
justice and mercy 