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Julian the theologian
We ignored her for hundreds of years. Then we reduced her to a slogan.
by Amy Frykholm
art selection and comment by John Kohan
Take & Read: Practical theology
Five books that introduce new voices to the conversation
by Mary Clark Moschella
What Christian hope looks like during a pandemic
Living into the desired new creation is our work—and God’s promise.
by Jesse Zink
Social distancing lessons from the anchoresses
It takes more than isolation to make us into contemplatives.
by Shannon Gayk
Parker Palmer writes of the divided life: having sensed that what’s within us is somehow unacceptable, we live contrary to it. In so doing we snuff our own inner light and suffocate our soul.
American life seems divided about Mother’s Day.