Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
In the lectionary, we have just finished contemplating Jesus’ presentation in the Temple—or, as we call it in Orthodoxy, “the Meeting” of the Lord. That is a particular gift to me, since my decision to enter the Orthodox church came partly as a result of this feast. (But God works in mysterious ways!) Five years…
I write this as I am sitting here on the Megabus, along for the ride as it is drives toward its destinations. As I look around, there is a dense fog all around us, and the rain creates a steady pitter-patter across the glass roof. In front of me, a pair of Indians are softly…
Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God; for God is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting. Psalm 147:1 Singing! Christmas nights were filled with singing when I was growing up. Several generations of my family would gather in my grandmother’s kitchen or living room and sing. As…