Author Archives: Morning Reflections

Light in the Dark Ages

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? Your answer will depend, to some extent, on when you… Read more »

Francis of Assisi

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   People who end up as Catholic saints don’t always start out looking like saints. Francis Bernardone, the son of… Read more »

The Crusades

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   “With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But… Read more »

The Great Schism

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   Shortly after I entered seminary, Mary Sue and I hoped that we might be able to make some friends. … Read more »

The Rise of Christendom

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   It’s a very old dream. Wouldn’t it be great to live in some version of God’s kingdom on earth,… Read more »

Patrick Returns to Ireland

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   March 17 annually arrives on a tidal wave of Irish blessings, green beer, and clothing choices that would make… Read more »

The Battle of Tours

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   If you live in Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana and have watched at least one hour of TV during the… Read more »

The Rule of Benedict

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   The legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire that followed the enthronement of Constantine (A.D. 312) seemed like a… Read more »

The Conversion of Augustine

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   As Monica saw the sails vanish over the horizon, her heart sank. If God had answered her prayers, that boat… Read more »

The Council of Nicaea

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   What is common sense? “Common” refers to that which is universal. “Sense,” in this context, connotes things we perceive… Read more »