The Spirit Moves Us to Places of Pain

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“To be wounded by the suffering of others is a gift of the Holy Spirit.”Gregory Baum The Spirit moves in places of pain. Not because suffering is sacred, but because people are sacred. And in that movement, there is an invitation to compassion, for us to suffer with the sufferer. My heart swells with a mix of sadness and anger when I remember that the word “compassion” has, for so many, become a merely sentimental idea. An ephemeral word about feelings in the moment. A sort of cathartic wave of piteous fondness that leaves as quickly as it arrives, like … Read more

Salvation Versus Liberation: Where is the Focus?

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A few weeks ago, I made this tweet and it sparked a lot of debate. In some ways it was too simplistic, not every instance of “soteria” should be translated “liberation,” but that wasn’t the point. The point was to critique the way that our English translations use theologically saturated words that no longer reflect the original meaning. The word “salvation,” although technically an accurate translation, has come to mean spiritual salvation from hell and is only occasionally used metaphorically for physical salvation. However, the use of “soteria” in the Bible is rarely (if ever) actually about the afterlife. This … Read more

The Breath of God

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In time primeval the Spirit, the Breath of the Creator hovered like a wild bird over the dark deep. And it was this same Spirit that, as a warm moist breath, flowed past God’s lips into the nostrils of a lifeless doll shaped of dust and clay. The doll shuddered and was named “Adam.” The world teemed with life. At first, Adam was just a part of it, the first of a new kind of life that knew it’s place within the pattern of Creation. But as humanity grew, alienation and death emerged within the pattern. The Hebrew scripture remind … Read more

Brother Juniper and the Pig’s Foot

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I wrote a piece about the tradition and vocation of “holy fool” for a recent issue of Geez Magazine. I’ve written an accompanying piece here, focusing on my favorite holy fool in Western Christianity. To me, the classic example of holy fool within the Western Christian tradition is Brother Juniper. Born in the late 12th century, Brother Juniper was an early follower of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis was himself a holy fool, having famously renounced his inheritance by stripping naked, kissing lepers, preaching to forest creatures, and living a life of such stark simplicity and deep generosity that it sparked … Read more

Queering Jesus

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“Queer” started as a slur against folks whose sexuality or gender “deviated” from the norm. In the late 1980s, various people and groups started embracing the word as a sort of self-identifier. A way of challenging mainstream society and its assumptions about what is “normal.” Today it is often used as a “catch all” for those who don’t identify with the dominant assumption that the “normal” way of being human is to be cisgender (a person whose gender identity conforms to the sex they were assigned at birth) and heterosexual. Many people turn to the Bible to reinforce the idea … Read more

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Guide pratique pour retirer vos gains sur Gratowin – étapes et astuces

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Getting your first withdrawal right is the real test of any iGaming platform — this guide shows you how to pass it. Que vous soyez nouveau ou expérimenté, comprendre le processus de retrait, les bonus et la sécurité vous évitera des mauvaises surprises. Préparation Important : Vérifiez que votre compte est entièrement vérifié (KYC) avant de demander un retrait. Cela inclut une pièce d’identité, un justificatif de domicile et parfois une preuve de mode de paiement. Assurez-vous d’avoir respecté les conditions de mise des bonus actifs. Un retrait avant la fin du wagering peut annuler le bonus et les gains. … Read more

Guía práctica del bono de Cazimbo: cómo activarlo y cumplir el requisito de apuesta

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This is not a generic casino review — this is a practical operator manual for Cazimbo bonus players. Preparación inicial Verifica que tu conexión a internet sea estable y uses un navegador actualizado (Chrome, Firefox, Edge). Ten a mano un documento de identidad válido (DNI o pasaporte) para el proceso KYC. Elige un método de pago que soporte tu moneda local y consulta los límites mínimos de depósito. Lee los términos y condiciones de la promoción, prestando atención al requisito de apuesta (rollover). Decide si prefieres jugar desde el ordenador o desde el móvil – Cazimbo funciona como PWA desde … Read more

Przewodnik eFortuna: Rejestracja, Aplikacja i Bonusy Krok po Kroku

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eFortuna to renomowana platforma efortuna online oferująca zakłady sportowe i gry kasynowe. Ten przewodnik zapewnia praktyczny przegląd kluczowych aspektów, takich jak rejestracja, podstawowe bonusy i specyfikacje, z naciskiem na efortuna app dla graczy mobilnych. Rozpocznij od odwiedzenia https://efortuna-pl.org/. Przed rozpoczęciem Upewnij się, że spełniasz te warunki: ukończyłeś 18 lat, posiadasz ważny dokument tożsamości, masz dostęp do stabilnego internetu oraz aktywne konto e-mail. To minimalne wymagania dla bezpiecznej gry w efortuna. Kroki rejestracji w eFortuna Rejestracja jest szybka i prosta: 1) Wejdź na stronę główną eFortuna online, 2) Kliknij przycisk “Zarejestruj się”, 3) Wypełnij formularz danymi osobowymi (np. imię, adres), 4) … Read more

How to Register and Claim Bonuses at Uptown Pokies – A Practical Guide

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Setting up an account at an online casino is quick, but knowing exactly what to expect at each step saves time and frustration. This guide walks through everything from sign-up to claiming uptown pokies free spins and bonuses, with detailed math so you know the real value. Getting Ready Before starting, gather these essentials: A valid email address (avoid disposable ones). A smartphone or computer with a modern browser – the site is fully mobile-optimized, similar to a progressive web app. Proof of identity: driver’s licence or passport for KYC verification later. A payment method accepted in Australia (credit/debit card, … Read more