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St Joseph’s Day and Karl Barth

by SamuelSThorp on March 19, 2016November 17, 2019

On St. Joseph’s Day I’m reminded of Karl Barth’s emphasis on the significance of Joseph in the life of the Church.

Lent Reflection: Rembrandt

by SamuelSThorp on March 16, 2016November 17, 2019

Rembrandt’s Prodigal Son

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Lent Reflection: Sinners No More

by SamuelSThorp on March 14, 2016November 17, 2019

An observation on the end of the story of the Prodigal Son

Lent Reflection: Jesus Eats With Sinners – The Fifth Feast

by SamuelSThorp on March 13, 2016November 17, 2019

A look at Alexandre Bida’s illustration of Jesus eating with Sinners.

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Lent Reflection:Who are the Pharisee?

by SamuelSThorp on March 12, 2016August 4, 2020

Who are the Pharisee in the story of the Prodigal Son?

Lent Reflection: The Fattened Calf

by SamuelSThorp on March 11, 2016August 4, 2020

There’s some interesting contrasts provided by the Fattened Calf in the story of the Prodigal Son.

Lent Reflection: Left Out?

by SamuelSThorp on March 10, 2016August 4, 2020

The Older Brother Gets Left Out…

Lent Reflection: An Unsung Hero

by SamuelSThorp on March 9, 2016August 4, 2020

It may surprise you, but the older brother was actually – gasp! – a GOOD person.

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Lent Reflection: Brothers – The Fourth Feast

by SamuelSThorp on March 6, 2016November 17, 2019

“Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’ […]

Lent Reflection:Put a Ring on It

by SamuelSThorp on March 3, 2016November 17, 2019

A reflection on the significance of the ring the Father gives the Prodigal Son.

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