For many of us 2021 has been a time of grief, turmoil, sorrow and discomfort. We have felt the storms of society and the catastrophes of climate change, suffering with those the world would rather ignore. Our bodies ache. We feel stress and anxiety. We are afraid and tired. All of us are hurting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though we are exposing ourselves to pain, we radically live the Gospel of Jesus Christ because we continue to feel hope–and believe in love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s messy work, but we remain faithful to the struggle that comes with bringing forth the kinship that Christ established. In a society sickened by individualism, competition, violence and greed we remain faithful to our belief that peace and justice are possible. No matter how tough it may be, we persist. We walk in solidarity and suffer alongside. We engage in countercultural actions: listening to lonely, welcoming the refugee, befriending the poor, visiting jails, serving the sick and dying, building community, bridging divides, feeding the hungry and sharing shelter. We choose peace over violence and simplicity over materialism. Through each act, we encounter Christ again and again. Through each act, we grow in holiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, 2021 has been full of hardship. And<\/em> this year has also contained Beauty, Truth and Mystery: names for the God we love. We’re together on this pilgrimage, a journey full of growth and groans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a review of 2021 from our little corner of the internet, including our most popular and provocative offerings. <\/p>\n\n\n\nA poem in response to the January 6th storming of U.S. Capitol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n