Dwight Longenecker's Blog, page 291

Christ is Risen!

Corpse Christi

When I visit El Salvador most of the churches have a life sized image of the dead Christ lying in a glass coffin like box. The image usually shows the corpse ravaged by the scourging and crucifixion. Not nice. Christian … Continue reading →

Down into Death

How I Discovered the True Cross

I went on pilgrimage Rome in the Spring of the Jubilee Year 2000. I decided to save some money and share a room, and didn't mind sharing with a stranger. When I arrived at the airport I tried to spot … Continue reading →

Man of Sorrows

When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ … Continue reading →

One Man Died for All?

"What I don't understand" said my friend, "is how you think the criminal's death of one man two thousand years ago has anything to do with you, or me or anybody living here and now." At first it seems like … Continue reading →

Love Your Enemy

We usually think the command "Love your enemy" is an order to suppress our emotions of dislike and then pretend to like the other person, or at least be nice and polite. That's okay, but it's an immature response. Sort … Continue reading →

Mantilla the Hon on Comfortable Churches

Guest blogger Mantilla Amontillado is the founder of Veritas Vestments. She holds a degree in Ecclesiastical Haberdashery from Salamanca University. She has done the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella three times on horseback and is engaged to the famous matador, … Continue reading →

The Mass and the World

Yesterday I was at our cathedral with the other priests in the diocese for the Chrism Mass. It is rare that I am able to be at Mass without celebrating and preaching, so for once I sat and observed and … Continue reading →

The Combox

Since my move to Patheos I've picked up quite a few new readers. For those who are new here are a few guidelines I observe for the combox: The combox is open. For the most part anyone can come here … Continue reading →