Archive for December, 2021

Old Question, Same Answer

Thursday, December 30th, 2021

One of the first stories in the Bible recounts the relationship between Cain and his younger brother Abel.  Cain famously killed Able because God praised Abel’s gifts. After the killing, God asked Cain where to find Abel.  Cain angrily replied “Am I my brother’s keeper?” We never get a direct answer to that question. There […]

Away in A Manger

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

The Gospel of Luke starts with the most recognizable image of Christmas: a babe, wrapped in bands of cloth, lying in a manger. The manger scene certainly is touching, but it is also powerful.  It tells us everything we need to know about Christianity. The Christ child is weak and vulnerable.   His mother gave birth […]

Rebellious Lies

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Why have Republicans embraced the lie? If they can lie about something we all watched, they can lie about anything. Ohh wait….Tax cuts don’t pay for themselves. Diversity really is a strength for America. We can trust women in their doctors’ offices. Christianity is founded on compassion for the poor, not the idolatry of power […]

Build Back Better

Thursday, December 9th, 2021

President Joe Biden won the 2020 election by promising that America would Build Back Better.  Slowly, the Democratic Congress has been fulfilling that promise. A big step occurred last month.  Democrats crafted a bi-partisan infrastructure bill.  It included $110 billion for building, repairing, and replacing roads, bridges and bicycle paths. The infrastructure bill also included […]

Jon Batiste

Tuesday, December 7th, 2021

Advent

Thursday, December 2nd, 2021

One of the best parts growing up as a Roman Catholic was enjoying all of the Holy Days.  During the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church controlled the calendar and established celebrations year- round. These “holidays” taught and reinforced the faith. After the Sixteenth Century Protestant Reformation, non-Catholic politicians began canceling many of these celebrations.  […]