Tag: martyr

  • Christmas is Political

    Christmas is Political

    The Feast of Stephen reminds us that Christmas is a rebellious act of transformative love in a world of hate.

  • A Bigger Guest List

    A Bigger Guest List

    When your patron is a martyr, you know you’re in for a challenge. When that martyr mimics Jesus’s challenge to the religious leaders, well…

  • For the Great Creator

    For the Great Creator

    Stephen, Righteous Abel, and the blessing of creativity a Homily for St. Stephen’s Day (observed)  |  Text: Matthew  23:34-39 And yet GOD never said he didn’t appreciate Cain’s gift! GOD just loves being surprised. GOD loves to see us stretch ourselves and try new things and use all of our gifts and currencies to express our…