As we wrestle in my home state of Minnesota with the fact of deep corruption in the political and economic orders, I want to draw attention to the “social justice” dimension of this problem. Catholic social teaching has a good deal to say about official corruption, insisting that

“…the power of virtue does not stand on bare speech alone, nor piety on naked words. Rather, it is distinguished by performance of good deeds and an obedient disposition.” -Cyril of Alexandria

A recent statement by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez illuminates the Marxist ideology which continues to take hold of American politicians. Here are my thoughts.

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ sermon. Best delivery ever! Oddly, Dr. Seuss is the actual name of my doctor.

"The preaching of the Word of God is the only serious threat to a humanity that has become proud." #DietrichBonhoeffer

Gettin’ this to y’all in time for Sunday. You’re welcome.

“Justifying grace prays for sanctifying grace. Faith seeks to become active in love. Though Christianity is not reducible to a moral system, it funds moral awareness and gives spiritual depth to conscience.” –Thomas Oden

A great combo, indeed! @thegrahamnortonshowofficial instagram.com/reel/DSLIOt3jY…

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A friend & colleague recently referred to an article as “irritating and generative.” I concur! There is often a proportionality between how angsty an interaction makes me & how fruitful my mind is (afterward, typically). Irritation. Friction. Dissonance. Unsolicited blessings!

Biblical Scholars Now Believe Jesus Will Return Again 13 Days After Second Coming To Pick Up Orthodox Believers buff.ly/EfDrOfb

An apropos word from Thomas Oden for all my pastoral colleagues: “The purpose of preaching is to preach the word so that the word itself, not the speaker, becomes its own offense where it needs to be.”