Too many disagreements cloud the profound and real communion shared among Christians. By literally coming together and meeting face-to-face, church leaders can demonstrate a better way.
Robert Aaron Wessman, G.H.M.
The Rev. Robert Aaron Wessman is the vicar general and director of formation for the Glenmary Home Missioners. He is also the author of The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World (New City Press).
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The language of war can inspire action—but it can also lead us astray
When the metaphor of “war” infuses headlines, surfaces in conversations, and saturates all our minds, it can have a profound influence on the life of the church—often with unintended consequences.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
3 reasons why diversity has made us a better church
Recognizing and celebrating diversity does not threaten unity in the church. Instead, it strengthens the ability of evangelizers to embrace people on the margins of society.
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Receiving Communion is never a ‘private’ matter. The common good is at stake.
The Covid pandemic has reminded us of the importance of placing the concerns of the community before our own as individuals. So why would we view the reception of the Eucharist as a private matter?