Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are … Continue reading »
I’m excited about 2013. I’m excited, not simply because every day brings us closer to the release of the second part of the Hobbit trilogy, (though there is that,) but because more than anything I want to use my time, energy, and talents wisely and faithfully. That inspired me to reflect on the idea of … Continue reading »
If nothing else Christians should be positive. Looking back over the past year of Semi-Theologian I think it’s safe to say that the overwhelming majority of my posts have approached topics, such as the Church and how we engage culture, with an exceedingly critical eye. It’s easy to do, quite honestly. And while I don’t … Continue reading »
It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the turkey and the stuffing, for the cranberries and the sweet sweet sweet potato casserole. It’s when families travel from afar to gather and celebrate and thank God for the many fine things we have: our health and wealth, our families, and, most importantly, our savior. … Continue reading »
I know that sounds dramatic. “The end is nigh!” “The sky is falling!” I could’ve gone with something much more gut wrenching, such as “The Death of the Church!” Provocative though that may be, it simply isn’t accurate. The Church is not dead, nor is it dying. But it isn’t all-together well. We evangelicals are … Continue reading »
Once again it’s that time of year. Spring has overcome Old Man Winter’s half-hearted attempt at a season, the grass has been mowed twice, and the mosquitoes have been congregating for their annual convention on and around our front porch light and azalea bush. It’s a time of rejuvenation, of wonderment and splendor. A time … Continue reading »
I’ve been ill the past couple of weeks, so that’s kind of exacerbated my poor disposition towards the holiday season. I didn’t get to make truffles this year, because who wants other people’s virus-infused chocolates? That’s both gross and rude. I did make it to the mall a couple of times, but I can honestly … Continue reading »
November is the month that we officially celebrate Thanksgiving. For those living beyond the American or Canadian boarders, it is generally a combination of Native American and European end of harvest celebrations. Now that’s a really succinct way of putting it, but there it is. Now why am I talking about Thanksgiving when we don’t … Continue reading »
