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My Journey Into the Orthodox Church
I recall being deeply moved by Fr. Richard John Neuhaus’ recounting of his journey from Lutheranism into the Roman Catholic Church (“How I Became the Catholic I Was”). It...
Benedict XVI in Lebanon: Encouraging Us to be Children Again
In his illuminating glimpse into the life of Pope Benedict XVI ( Light of the World: The Pope, the Church, and the Signs of the Times ), Peter Seewald’s...
Benedict XVI and the Ultimate Betrayal
He looked tired. The glow which once radiated from his visage has been clouded, even amid the natural joy of Pentecost Sunday. And we also heard it in his...
Obama: Pastor-in-Chief
I am not political. At least I try not to be. I do not spend time, nor do I enjoy, discussing national politics. Some do. Some pastors get so...
How Should We Celebrate Reformation Sunday?
Sixteen years ago, Stanley Hauerwas began his Reformation sermon this way: I must begin by telling you that I do not like to preach on Reformation Sunday. Actually I...
A Lutheran Reflects on Benedict XVI’s German Visit
When the door was closed on the meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and the leaders of the German Lutheran Church on September 23rd, 2011, for some in the USA...