Monthly Archives: August 2017

Excerpt from “Who Do You Say That I Am?”

Posted on August 28, 2017 by richp45198

The following is an excerpt from my article appearing in the September 2017 issue of St. Anthony Messenger In Matthew 16;13-20, when Jesus asks his disciples what people are saying about who he is, they give him several answers. then he … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Charlottesville

Posted on August 15, 2017 by richp45198

White supremacists turn my stomach, especially when they claim to be Christian. I would like to leave it at that, content in my self-righteous outrage. Unfortunately I claim to be a Christian too and so, as my stomach churns as … Continue reading →

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On Reading the Bible a Fourth Time

Posted on August 8, 2017 by richp45198

I have once again finished reading the Bible. I continue to experience it as moving, helpful, confusing, at times mind-numbingly boring. I looked forward to some of the stories and characters I find inspiring. I heave a deep sigh when … Continue reading →

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