February 2014 archives
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February 25, 2014 by Praxis
Catholic Priests in the Central African Republic Protect Muslims from Christian Militias
Read Will Saletan’s great piece on Slate about the amazing, heart-breaking work of these Catholic priests. This is one reason why, despite the awful history of violence in God’s name, I don’t view religion as an enemy of progress. Religion is the form in which most people learn, express, and pursue their moral aspirations. It […]Archives
February 21, 2014 by Karl Stevens
Episode #49: Do American Parents Spend too Much Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves?
In this week’s show we join with Ross Douhat of the New York Times in wondering if American parents are engaged in a colossal pity party. Is parenting really that hard? Or is it the last bulwark of the obligation society? Karl, Laurie, and Jared want to know, and they also want to talk about […]Archives
February 21, 2014 by Praxis
Praxis Communities Seeks Community Facilitator
The Diocese of Southern Ohio requests your help in recruiting candidates for an open position in our Praxis Communities/Fresh Expressions ministry. We seek a community facilitator for a young adult intentional community program (formerly called the Floral House). The ideal candidate will possess leadership experience working with intentional community ministry, in addition to other qualifications […]Archives
February 20, 2014 by Praxis
Wildernesses: Physical & Spiritual
“Wildernesses: Physical & Spiritual” – EASE Gallery Opening and Reading on March 8th, 7:00 PM – For the past two months, artists, poets, and essayists have been creating works that speak to the theme of wilderness. Contributors come from throughout the deanery and diocese, as well as from outside of it. On March 8th at […]Archives
February 18, 2014 by Praxis
The Image and the Word Bible Study: The Sermon on the Mount
Encountering scripture in the company of authors and artists. You can join the Bible study in person on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM in the EASE Gallery at Saint Stephen’s, 30 W. Woodruff Avenue. Or you can enjoy it here. Please feel free to comment if you’d like. Ah, the difficulties of using literature and art […]Archives
February 15, 2014 by Praxis
PLAY: praising God in life and worship – a fresh expressions worship conference
February 28-March 1@ Christ Church Cathedral We’re so excited about the PLAY conference as a place for communities of faith to discover new ways to bring together tradition and innovation in worship. If you are interested in learning more about fresh expressions of church, being part of inspiring worship, or just love jazz, you won’t […]Archives
February 14, 2014 by Karl Stevens
Episode #48: Valentine’s Day, Marriage, and Divorce
This week Laurie and Karl talk about marriage in honor of Valentine’s Day. Will getting married help poor people escape poverty? There’s a lot of debate, that Annie Lowry lays out beautifully in this New York Times Magazine Article. And if getting married causes poor people more hardship, is there a way in which the church can […]Archives
February 12, 2014 by Praxis
Church Planting and Jimmy Fallon
Chris Morton wrote this beautiful piece about joy, church planting, and Jimmy Fallon. You can read it on Chris’s blog by clicking here. Reflecting on Fallon’s move to Leno’s old spot, NPR’s Linda Holmes wrote: Jimmy Fallon lives on joy, and joy is not solitary. It’s why he’s not at his strongest in plain monologue delivery, and […]Archives
February 12, 2014 by Praxis