Happy Friday, everyone! Did you rush out to see Toy Story 4? And... what'd ya think? A video, an article, an enewsletter, and two websites for you this weekend: Required watching on the subject of reparations. I so deeply agree with everything Ta-Nehisi Coates says, and I think he argues for reparations brilliantly. If you …
Melchize-WHO?
The Catholic lectionary readings for June 23 contain so much good stuff. I wrote about them on the Ignatian Solidarity Network's Rise Up reflections. And here's what I didn't have room for... People are more valuable than money. Yet mainstream American culture fights to the death to make us believe that wealth is located in …
Weekend Reading
Welcome to another weekend! This week's collection is all written work, but contains some of my all-time favorites! Trinity Sunday The best sermon I've ever heard on Trinity Sunday period: "Two’s company and three’s a crowd. The dreaded love triangle! Somehow we have to get rid of the third side. Find a dragon to swallow …
The Breasted God
Using exclusively male pronouns for the Divine can be limiting, idolatrous, and downright damaging to our spiritualities. It can subconsciously rearrange our imaginations, decrease our self-esteem, and make us question our place in the ongoing creation of the world. Let’s explore other images of God and see what these images might have to say to …
Weekend Reading
Fear not! I've done a bunch of writing this week, most of which will appear later in other spots. But do you know this app: Our Bible App? It's definitely worth a try for the folks who find traditional interpretations of the Bible to be boring, stifling, or downright damaging. Find some fresh air here! …
Hallow App
Y'all. Have you tried Hallow? It's a prayer app where a soothing voice leads you through the process of quieting down, listening and talking with the Divine, and possibly journaling about what comes up for you. With music or without. 5, 10, or 15 minute sessions. It's kinda brilliant. Aside from the fact that the …
Weekend Reading
Okay, so last week I was early to the weekend-- and this week it's Saturday night and I'm saying to myself, "Who cares? Post the Friday links!" Alas, it's Friday somewhere. (Maybe not, but you get the sentiment.) That brings me to my first share: I joined hope*writers! It's clear I need some discipline and …
My new favorite question for teaching
I teach material that invites opinion. I teach Religious Studies where we discuss things like human rights, the common good, social justice, the message of Jesus... Basically God's dream for humanity. We dig pretty deep into some ugly parts of humanity like racism, unearned privilege, displaced people, and environmental abuse. Even though my students come …
Weekend Reading
Some of my favorite bloggers collect links to share on Fridays to tide readers over on weekends. Let's try it! I want to meet these German women and share solidarity. Yes to this Midwest Mom Pastor and her explanation of the crucifixion for kids. Especially since my five year old has a habit of gazing …
“Let’s take time to integrate…”
At a yoga class I used to attend, my teacher would murmur during the final resting pose: "Let's take time to integrate our yoga practice." Basically: let's lay here and let the benefits sink into our muscles and connective tissues and sinews. Well, that's how I heard it. Let's give our bodies time to weave …
Molleen Dupree-Dominguez 