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The Cross & Lynching Tree

“Unless the cross and the lynching tree are seen together, there can be no genuine understanding of Christian identity in America and no healing of the racial divide in churches and seminaries as well as in the society as a whole. I know the cross and the lynching tree are not comfortable subjects to talkContinue reading “The Cross & Lynching Tree”

Tom, the Father & his Path

The Way enthralls the fascinating scenery, atmosphere, and at times the agony and the enjoyment of the pilgrimage to Spain’s Santiago de Compostela. The film places its spotlight on Tom, a father, who travels to retrieve the remains of his only son Daniel, who dies in a severe storm while trying to walk the CaminoContinue reading “Tom, the Father & his Path”

6 Paths to God Playlist

The Path of Belief – When You Believe by Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston (From the Prince of Egypt) This stunning duet recorded by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, two superstar vocalists, is such a powerful song that appeals to a very large audience (an individual with any religious background). As the main theme songContinue reading “6 Paths to God Playlist”

The Question of “Who Do You Say That I Am?” in African Christology

“Who Do You Say That I Am?” is a broad question, due to the fact that every individual has their own view on Christ, himself. What I gained from the two readings, Christ as Ancestor and Elder Brother and Christology and an African Woman’s Experience, is that the presence of Christ continues to manifest inContinue reading “The Question of “Who Do You Say That I Am?” in African Christology”

Holy Trinity & the Power of Art

El Greco, was a Greek painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. His works contains a mixture of influences from all three places he resided in (his Greek homeland, Italy and Catholic Spain). The mystical spirituality subsumed in his works is most notable, especially with the Holy Trinity. It is one of a kind,Continue reading “Holy Trinity & the Power of Art”

Reach. Inspire. Succeed. Empower.

A Vincentian, an individual who follows in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul in service to the poor and marginalized. However, before I go into depth about what it means to “Be Vincentian” and how it applies to myself as a student at St. John’s University, I want to share one of the mostContinue reading “Reach. Inspire. Succeed. Empower.”

Martin Luther: Bible = Truth

“Martin–answer candidly and without horns–do you or do you not repudiate your books and the errors which they contain?” Luther replied, “‘Since then your imperial majesty and your lordships demand a simple answer, I will give you one without teeth and without horns. Unless I am convicted of error by the testimony of Scripture orContinue reading “Martin Luther: Bible = Truth”

The “Nicene-Constantinopolitan” Creed REWRITE

I believe in one God in three persons. He’s tremendously powerful, creating the world all around us, above us, beneath us and even those things we cannot see. God is the most powerful extreme being. I believe in his Son, Jesus (Second Person) who walked on this earth as a man, yet Holy. Through God’sContinue reading “The “Nicene-Constantinopolitan” Creed REWRITE”

Wastefully Extravagant !!!!

Below you’ll find the Parable of the Prodigal Son.. a rewrite that was released in 2020 just for you! I mean us 21st century people! Then he said, “A man had two sons, and the younger son who’d soon be off to start his first semester at St. John’s University said to his father, ‘Father,Continue reading “Wastefully Extravagant !!!!”

At the Mountaintop…

The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. notable for his pivotal role in ending the legal segregation of African-American citizens in the United States once said during his final speech, “I’ve been to the mountaintop…and he’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. I’ve looked over and I’ve seen the promised land”. Who’s he? TheContinue reading “At the Mountaintop…”