Tag Archives: doubt

We Welcome the Myrrhbearers and the Doubters

Posted on April 9, 2015 by sonyasutton

(first published in April, 2011) There is a wonderful term for the women who prepared Jesus’ body for burial – the Myrrhbearing Women. These were the women, including Mary Magdalene, who faithfully followed Jesus in his final troubled days, stood … Continue reading →

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Like the FAITH of Thomas

Posted on December 21, 2012 by matthewhanisian

Today in the life of the Church we celebrate the apostle St. Thomas.  I like Thomas.  That’s right, I’ll say it again:  I like Thomas.  Here’s why:  he’s just about the most real and accessible of the apostles (OK, maybe … Continue reading →

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Nothing is far from God

Posted on May 4, 2012 by matthewhanisian

Today in the life of the Church we celebrate St. Monnica.  Monnica is the mother of Augustine of Hippo and was one of the major influences in that saint’s life.  She is also responsible, in part, to converting St. Augustine … Continue reading →

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Emancipation from Doubt

Posted on April 12, 2012 by sonyasutton

Emancipation Day is celebrated next Monday in the District of Columbia as a day to commemorate the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on April 16, 1862 by President Lincoln.  The DC government has asked churches to consider including some form … Continue reading →

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