The theologian must serve the economy. This is perhaps a controversial statement, but I assert that it is true. Too often a mutual suspicion or antipathy between moralists and businessmen, theologians […]
The Public Vocation of the Theologian
Whom does the theologian serve? In a certain sense, it’s an easy question to answer: the theologian serves God and neighbor. But then again, what theologian would stop with an easy answer? Bernard Lonergan would […]
Theology: Serving the Conversation
Thirst Another morning and I wake with thirst for the goodness I do not have. I walk out to the pond and all the way God has given us such beautiful lessons. Oh Lord, I […]
Theology: In Service With the Poor
“Whom does the theologian serve?” The most important and critical answer to this question should be obvious. Catholic theologians, as with all other Christians, are called to serve God with all our hearts, minds, and […]
Theological Shark Week I: “Whom does the theologian serve?”
On July 27, 1987, the Discovery Channel began its very first Shark Week. This coming Monday, Daily Theology will begin its first. We will not, of course, focus on the theological significance of sharks.* Rather, […]
An Evolving Metaphor
Reflection on the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this Sunday’s first reading, the prophet Isaiah presents the story of his “friend,” in some translations his “beloved,” who planted a vineyard, prepared […]
Translation is everything
I love to translate. Now, I don’t mean hopping to google translate or employing the latest browser add-on to translate entire webpages. These tools can be helpful and, to a degree, they translate the words […]
Our Work and Wages
Reflection on the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time “’Why do you stand here idle all day?’ They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You too go into […]
Called to Forgive
Reflection on the readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” Peter asks a great question here. How […]
Blogging the Lectionary
This weekend our blog will begin featuring regular reflections on the Church’s lectionary cycle. In posting these reflections, our aim is to help break open the scriptures and interpret them in light of each one […]
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