As a white guy wading into the thicket of commentary related to Ferguson, I need to say one thing up front: The economic, political, and social structures of white supremacy that both overtly and covertly […]
Tag: sin
Let’s Take Francis out to the Ball Game
What do I think Pope Francis should do when he comes to the United States next year? A lot of excellent possibilities have been raised so far, but I’d like to push in a little […]
Laetare Jerusalem! Gaudete cum laetitia!
This, the fourth Sunday in Lent, is Laetare Sunday, my favorite Sunday in Lent, and not just because of the pink vestments that insecure clergy sometimes attempt to convince you are “rose.” So many of […]
Sin and Grace in Broadchurch
SPOILER WARNING: This post reveals the identity of Danny Latimer’s killer and the conclusion to the first season. “That’s nothing to do with this.” As Broadchurch’s investigation into Danny Latimer’s death evolves and expands to […]
Walter White and the (Im)Possibility of Redemption
**Warning: Spoilers Below!** By the time I go to bed tonight, there will only be four episodes left of one of my favorite TV shows I’ve ever watched (which is saying something – I’ve watched […]
Why I Am Fasting From Facebook
Lent started yesterday with Ash Wednesday – famously described on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update as “the day Catholics freak out their co-workers.” The topic at many a cafeteria table, CCD class, or living room […]
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 […]
