Pope Francis once said that, “God forgives not with a decree but with a caress. … Jesus too goes beyond the law and forgives by caressing the wounds of our sins.”(1) That creates quite an image, doesn’t it? The perfect, holy God of the universe, creator of galaxies and gluons, sees the wounds you have inflicted on yourself, the pain …
Shadows and Stained Glass
For this holiday weekend I have something a little different for you. I hope you enjoy it, and that it sticks with you long after you’ve finished reading. May I present “Shadows and Stained Glass.” The moon wades into the restless ocean, Scattering captions of light across the cresting waves. Perhaps it tries to speak to him of brighter tomorrows, …
In Defense of “Noah”
The movie “Noah” has gotten a bad rap. Even from people who liked it. It isn’t often that I have seen a film that has been as misunderstood as this movie, and today, in tardy celebration of its release to the home video market, I intend to set the record straight. (I ask you to not expel me from your …