The story of the Road to Emmaus begins in Luke 24:13. It tells us of Cleopas and his unnamed companion, who unknowingly encounter the risen Christ as they walk away from Jerusalem. Importantly, however, the […]
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Grace Illuminated by Shadow: Caravaggio’s The Calling of St. Matthew
I know that I am by no means the only one who is drawn by work of Caravaggio, by no means the only one seduced and transformed by its play of light and shadow, its […]
On Vocation, Venezuela, and Hearing God’s Voice
Samuel’s call in the Hebrew Scriptures is a biblical story that has always hit close to home for me. In a cursory read of 1 Samuel 3: 1-18 most people grasp on to the infamous […]
The Paradoxical Relationship between Place and Vocation in Sacred Scripture
For the past few weeks, the daily Lectionary has shared the story of Abraham and Sarah and their journey to a new land and into relationship with God. My personal reflections on place, vocation, and […]
Vocation Bible School
It’s time for Vocation Bible School at Daily Theology! No, that’s not a typo. Here at Daily Theology each summer sees a new installment of our Vacation Bible School series. Many of our churches and […]
Problems with Paul
For this installation of Daily Theology’s Vacation Bible School, I have the privilege of wading through Paul’s letters with you. Actually, it will be just one of Paul’s letters (1 Corinthians, which gives us more […]
“Doing Christology” in the Midst of Clinton and Trump
During my first year of teaching at a high school, I was handed the preexisting curriculum for the sophomore class. I vividly remember sitting at my desk starring at the large multi-colored teacher’s manual with […]
Story-Telling with Luke: Transforming Our Personal and Collective Narratives
Last Sunday’s Gospel was Luke’s familiar story of Jesus’ visit with Mary and Martha. Before Mass, I quickly glanced at the readings and sighed. This one again, I thought to myself. Another chance to feel […]
Re-Reading the Gospel of Matthew: Expecting the Unexpected
This past year I had the pleasure of teaching two sections of my university’s required introductory theology course, Foundations of Theology: Biblical and Historical, and I am slated to teach it again this fall as […]
Five Responses to Job’s Suffering
For to me sighing comes more readily than food; my groans well forth like water. For what I feared overtakes me; what I dreaded comes upon me. I have no peace nor ease; I have […]
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