On “Easter Mystery” by Maurice Denis
Maurice Denis’ mysterious Easter scene conveys the prophecies fulfilled, and the life won for us, in the Resurrection.
Articles
Our Great Heritage: Augustine
A heathen turned heretic turned Christian, this church father helped defend the church against the heresy of works righteousness.
The Sojourner’s Hope
As immigrants poured into New York in the 1800s, LCMS immigrant missions proclaimed God’s Word, provided aid and connected them with LCMS churches.
On ‘Brideshead Revisited’: A Hopeful Community
Brideshead Revisited paints a picture of the church as a hopeful community for those who have lost hope in everything else.
Our Great Heritage: Perpetua and Felicitas
These two women faced death on account of their faith, supporting one another in friendship and trusting always in the love of Christ.
When You Fast
Fasting is spiritual training. This is why it has been practiced by the Church Militant for centuries.
The Elements of Stewardship
Let’s break down the LCMS definition of “stewardship,” and consider its implications and applications.
Church Worker Communities
Church work builds strong communities, knit together by shared vocation and formation.
Wanted: The Perfect Family
Christians are not immune to the pain of broken families.
Our Great Heritage: Paul the Apostle
Once a persecutor of the church, he was called by Christ to share His Good News with the Gentiles — and, down the centuries, with us.
The Failure of Digital Community
From liquid modernity to incarnate community By Josh Pauling In the year 2000, the Polish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman coined the term “liquid modernity” to describe the modern condition. In using this apt descriptor, Bauman was encapsulating many aspects of life in the contemporary West, where stable sources of meaning and traditional human categories are being
St. Matthias’s Yoke
Pastors need to hear the warning of Judas together with the ordination of Matthias.