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An Alternative Future
In his classic work, The Prophetic Imagination, Walter Brueggemann points out that the twofold task of the biblical prophets was “to criticize” and “to energize.” To criticize is to call…
Illustration by Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana. Used with permission.
Two For One
When Jesus is asked for the number one commandment, he gives two. The first—love God with everything you’ve got—is nothing new. Jesus quotes an ancient text, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, “Hear, O…
Illustration by Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana. Used with permission.
Missionary and Mystic
Though we set out with others, our friends may desert us. We will not always be welcome.
