In Matthew 22:36-40, Jesus is asked a profound and challenging question: “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” This question, posed by a lawyer among the Pharisees, was not merely an inquiry into Jesus’ theological stance but a test. The religious leaders of the time were eager to trap Jesus in a theological…
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Every year, as the holiday season approaches, the world shifts into overdrive. Storefronts glitter with lights, endless wish lists fill our minds, and the pressure to do and buy more looms large. Yet, in the midst of this hustle, something precious often gets lost: the true meaning of Christmas. The Advent Conspiracy movement challenges us…
Dear Beloved in Christ, The recent presidential election highlighted divisions within our country. As we move forward under new leadership, our calling as Christians is to respond in love, care, and understanding. In a nation where some celebrate this outcome and others grieve, we remember that Christ prayed for unity—that “we all may be one.”…
Introduction Prayer is a fundamental aspect of religious and spiritual practices across various traditions. It serves as a means of communication, connection, and contemplation with the divine. In this post, we will explore the concept of prayer from an open and relational theological perspective. Drawing upon the belief in a loving and responsive God, we…
Open & Relational Theology(ORT) is a broad category to describe a theological framework that looks at God in a different way. Fr. Tommy found ORT at a time in his life when his faith was weak. He had struggled with all the evil in the world and why it seemed God didn’t stop it. Throughout…