Religion Is Not Self-Help: Embracing the Fire and the Cross

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Thoughts on the Gospel for the Sunday between 14 and 20 August Year C. – Luke 12:49–56 Today’s Gospel reading offers words from Jesus that may unsettle us: He speaks not of peace, but of division—even within families. For those of us who cherish Christ as the Prince of Peace, this can feel jarring. Isn’t … Read more