Voices
John W. Martens is a professor of theology and director of the Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
The Word
“Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you”
The Good Word
How can Gentiles be invited into the community of believers as Gentiles?
FaithThe Word
Sunday's readings: “Unless you repent, you will all perish as they did” (Lk 13:3)
The Word
“While he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.”
The Word
“It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God,and serve only him’”(Lk 4:8)
The Good Word
God is preparing Peter to welcome Gentiles into the community by accepting their food as clean.
The Word
I do not recall hearing the question and I do not recall offering my answer but my parents and grandparents remember the question and they certainly remember my response The story goes like this The pastor boomed a question from the pulpit ldquo Does anyone here know what love is rdquo The co