Rod White's Blog, page 34
March 24, 2014
You’ve probably taken self-reliance too far
The process of getting some personal autonomy is very important. We need to gain the capacity to be ourselves apart from our parents and to become our true selves in relation to our ultimate parent: God. We yearn to achieve … Continue reading →
March 17, 2014
Patrick had nerve
Why aren’t we spiritual ancestors of St. Patrick more like St. Patrick? Unlike him, we are often stuck on a treadmill of trying harder at things that aren’t working. We keep looking for answers to questions that no longer need … Continue reading →
March 10, 2014
It’s a new creation, vato.
I think it was probably in the room last night when we were together for worship. But I could not see it too well. There were not a lot of fist pumps with “Yes! I feel that sting. I know … Continue reading →
March 3, 2014
Slow, reflective, imaginative: the spiritual discipline of Lent
These are a few basic thoughts distilled from our Ash Wednesday ritual. Lent begins on March 5 this year. Slow down We need silence to find the spiritual place where Jesus is with us in our suffering and we are … Continue reading →
February 24, 2014
The end of the world 2013 — and why you matter.
Next Sunday night I will once again enjoy a guilty pleasure as I indulge in my tivo’d copy of the 86th Academy Awards show. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is 94% white, 77% male, 14% under the … Continue reading →
February 17, 2014
How an organism becomes a mere organization
One of the crises of being a thirtysomething (or a precocious twentysomething) is answering an important question when it comes up: “Now that I can do something, do I have the courage to do it with integrity and conviction? Will … Continue reading →
February 10, 2014
Exile or Pioneer — we don’t really know what you are going to do with this blog post
I really have no idea what is going to happen — most of the time, I like it that way. I don’t really know if Circle of Hope can sustain itself, since it runs on conviction and covenant. I don’t … Continue reading →
February 3, 2014
Jesus — and five basic assumptions that inform dialogue on sexuality
The other day a distant acquaintance accused our church of not talking about sex enough (in the neighborhood gossip column, at least). It was right after we enjoyed an open forum about our theology of sexuality attended by over 100 people! … Continue reading →
February 1, 2014
Nineteen Flame-tending Women, to Start
Reblogged from Rod's Blog: February 1 is Ibolc. It marks the first stirrings of spring in Ireland. St. Brigid’s Day is attached to it. Candlemas is also attached to it, marking the 40 days after Christmas when Mary went to the … Continue reading →
January 27, 2014
The both/and of our ongoing dialogue of love
Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill … Continue reading →
