Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.
© 2026 The Christian Century.
When nothing matches (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21)
To receive these posts by email each Monday, sign up.
For more commentary on this week's readings, see the Reflections on the Lectionary page. For full-text access to all articles, subscribe to the Century.
As a college student, I was a rather expert procrastinator. (To thwart the chuckles of my family, friends, and editors, this is not entirely a trait that I have overcome.)
We would love to hear from you. Let us know what you think about this article by writing a letter to the editors.
Pete Hegseth’s war horse
Embroiled in legal battle, Texas megachurch proposes leaving the UMC
The inclusivity trap
The monk and the machine
