February 13, 2008
I think this passage from the Formula of Concord is good for consideration during Lent, and could give shape to our prayers: We receive in this life only the firstfruits of the Spirit. The new birth is not complete, but only begun in us. The combat and struggle of the flesh against the spirit remains [...]
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October 6, 2007
Tomorrow’s Gospel repeats the dominical command to love the Lord with our entire heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. One need not be a Christian to realize that this is an impossible command. Witness this interesting article aptly titled “Ethical Masturbation.” The author, Bryan McKay, wonders if a truly altruistic [...]
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