Jesus, Not Superman
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them…
A Unitarian on Faith Formation
Since the Unitarians are a creedless faith, The Rev. Peter C. Boullata took up the charge of hoping that they…
An Old Man’s Advent Dream
Deacon Bill Ditewig, one of my heroes, wrote possibly the most beautiful advent reflection I’ve read to date. Here’s a…
Reflection for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Caesar’s Imprint and God’s Imprint
Often I see two kinds of people on the UB campus getting in people’s faces: The first are: Radical Fundamentalists:…
Could God Be All We Need?
Today’s Gospel tells the story of a King who invites people to a wedding for his son. But nobody comes.…
Tear Down This Wall
My colleague, Julianne Wallace, reminded me that yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the building of the Berlin Wall. When…
Can You Walk on Water?
Today’s gospel is the incredible story of Peter beginning to walk on water only to become afraid at the first…
You Will Do Greater Works Than These
Sunday’s gospel has Jesus imploring his disciples to believe that Jesus and the Father are one. Not an easy idea…
As Seniors Leave, There is Nothing to Fear
As graduation day approaches, may all of you who graduate be blessed by the gift that you are and will…