It is difficult to survey the modern horizon without feeling a sense of disorientation. We find ourselves in an era defined not just by geopolitical skirmishes, but by a deeper, more intimate fragmentation. We are at war abroad, but more poignantly, we seem to be at war with our neighbors. The public square, once a…
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The Gift of Sufficiency
“Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.” — 1 Corinthians 1:7 St. Paul’s greeting to the church in Corinth is a declaration of spiritual abundance. Writing to a community that was often fractured and struggling with its own identity, Paul begins not…
The Temple and the Promise
“Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’” — John 2:19 When Jesus spoke these words, those standing in the shadow of Herod’s massive stone structure were offended and bewildered. They saw only the physical: the forty-six years of labor, the gold, and the permanence of the institution.…
Finding Permission In Suffering
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” — Psalm 22:1. When I was younger, these words—uttered by Jesus in his final moments on the cross — unsettled me. If the crucifixion was the fulfillment of a divine plan, why did Jesus seem to question the Father at the very climax of his mission?…
The Power Of Quiet Protest
In the heart of Charlotte today, a small group of monks moves with a quiet, steady purpose. They are walking from Texas to Washington, D.C., a cross-country pilgrimage dedicated to the simple advocacy of peace. There are no amplified speakers, no aggressive placards, and no rhythmic chanting. There is only the rhythmic sound of footsteps.…