Our understanding of “Holy Week”—which begins with Palm Sunday, continues with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, and culminates with Easter Sunday—comes from the Gospel accounts given by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These narratives invite us not only to see Jesus and his ministry in new ways but also to reflect on ourselves through the... Read More

It is not surprising that the season of Lent is so misunderstood. In societies where consumerism and individualism are valued and considered normative the idea of engaging in a religious practice or discipline that is based on prayer, fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving may seem out of step, archaic, and not important. To engage in any... Read More

“May your days be merry and bright…” These words come from the well-known Christmas song “White Christmas” written by Irving Berlin and made famous by Bing Crosby. This phrase today can be found in Christmas cards and in holiday greetings. Surely Christmas, at least in the U.S., is imagined as a holiday of lights and... Read More