The nativity stories are a particular way of telling about Jesus. They function as a kind of overture for the rest of the gospel. Overtures, are the “opening part (French ouverture) of a work that serves as summary, synthesis, metaphor, symbol of the whole.” This is not to say the nativity stories are ahistorical, but […]
Tag: discernment
Who is Discerning Who?
Discernment. In my professional and personal life I have spent a lot of time thinking about discernment and seeking discernment. Very simply put, discernment is the conscious seeking of God’s will in one’s life. Sometimes one has a very specific question. Sometimes one is seeking direction in a larger sense. Always underneath the “what should […]
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