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Patient Response to Find New Meaning in Familiar Language
Get PDFThis piece is a reflection of the ongoing controversy of feminism in a patriarchal society. The reflections in this essay are limited to the conversation of male versus female body but it should be understood this is not intended to overlook or undermine the diverse spectrum of gender expression. While there is much needed to be said, explored, contemplated and shared regarding gender identity in the Body of Christ, this reflection addresses the female narrative in scripture
Keeping Covenant: The Story and Scholarly Scrutiny of David and Goliath
Get PDFThe story of David and Goliath is a tale of courage, duty, and faith in God. What is taken for granted, however, is whether or not David was actually the one who killed Goliath. Some critical scholars have begun to question the long-standing claim that David defeated Goliath. So, who really killed him and what are the theological implications? A thorough examination will shed light on this question
The Nature and Importance of Christian Spirituality
Get PDFThis short work is a meditation on Exodus 3:11, where Moses asks God who he is to do what God has commanded. Spiritual Theology has to do with the persons\u27 interior life and its importance to theology and Christian life as a whole. Many Christians cannot explain in detail about their spirituality and it poses many problems as much as many opportunities what it can mean for Christian life if it is better understood
Widening the Lens from Genesis 19:5 to Genesis 18 and 19: A Remedy for Transmitted Blindness
Get PDFThis article is the product of an exercise in scriptural interpretation. The text of Genesis 18 and 19 were chosen due to an awareness of a common theme propagated by culture and the desire to better understand the content of the text using tools of interpretation that connect ancient text with contemporary human experience in hopes to open access to a diverse population that nurtures and elevates creation rather than divide and harm marginalized populations
One Subject, Two Natures, Three Modes of Predication
Get PDFThis article is on the development of language about Jesus\u27 humanity and divinity while describing the historical progression of the church through the first four ecumenical councils
Lunch & Learn: Always We Begin Again
No full textDonelle Poling has served as a Lay Ecclesial Minister in the Catholic Church for over 20 years. She has dedicated her ministry to working with 7th -12th grade and college age young adults inviting them to discipleship and a life of living out Gospel values in our world through prayer, service, learning and justice. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Theology and Psychology from the College of St. Benedict and a Masters of Arts in Theology and Pastoral Ministry from St. John’s University. Most recently, she graduated from the first cohort of the Living School of Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, NM. She resides in Richfield, MN with her husband and two children
System Change for Climate Justice
Get PDFClimate justice requires radical transformation of economic, political, cultural, and social systems. In this presentation, Grosse introduces the concept of climate justice, its systemic causes and implications, and how the climate justice movement is building solutions