Moral Theology
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“In the Midst Of The Pain, There Is Confusion” (25 APR)
REFLECTION As the cities of Boston, Cambridge & Watertown, and the educational institutions of M.I.T., Tufts, and University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth are moving towards a “new normal”, there are still many thoughts of confusion. Confusion isn’t the word that is being used in mainstream media. Words like “Islamic Terrorists” and “Jihadist” are the popular words used to describe the tragedy… Continue reading
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“When There is Tragedy, the Devil Roams.” (18 APR)
REFLECTION On Monday, 15 APRIL 2013, tragedy struck my hometown of Boston. An individual or group of individuals (details are forth coming) set off explosive devices along the final three block stretch to the finish line of the historic Boston Marathon. Normally I would have been present at the event, however I was in Manhattan. I found out about the attack… Continue reading
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Fr. William Law (10 APR)
“O God, by whose grace thy servant William Law, enkindled with the fire of thy love, became a burning and shining light in thy Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and may ever walk before thee as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee, in the unity… Continue reading
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Rev. Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer (9 APR)
“Gracious God, the Beyond in the midst of our life, you gave grace to your servant Dietrich Bonhoeffer to know and to teach the truth as it is in Jesus Christ, and to bear the cost of following him; Grant that we, strengthened by his teaching and example, may receive your word and embrace its… Continue reading
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Fr. Martin Luther (18 FEB)
O God, our refuge and our strength: Thou didst raise up thy servant Martin Luther to reform and renew thy Church in the light of thy word. Defend and purify the Church in our own day and grant that, through faith, we may boldly proclaim the riches of thy grace which thou hast made known… Continue reading
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Archbishop Janani Luwum (17 FEB)
“O God, whose Son the Good Shepherd laid down his life for the sheep: We give thee thanks for thy faithful shepherd Janani Luwum, who after his Savior’s example, gave up his life for the people of Uganda. Grant us to be so inspired by his witness that we make no peace with oppression, but… Continue reading
Rev'd James M. Hairston 