Monthly Archives: July 2012

Faith and Eucharist

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Kayla Richer Do you believe in miracles?  How about legends or fairy tales?  It’s funny how the term “miracle” is so often associated with the magical and imaginary.   The real definition of miracle might surprise you, “an … Continue reading →

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Faith and Weeping

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Greek Orthodox Pastor Fr. Alex Chetsas Jesus Wept. So Must We. (John 11:35) “There is not a shorter verse in the Bible, nor a larger text.” –John Donne (1572 – 1631) Long ago, the priest and poet … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Book of Job, Part 2

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Dr. Sonya Cronin Job’s Faithful Friends Job’s friends only began to speak when Job began to curse the day of his birth, possibly attempting to keep Job out of more trouble with God. These are good friends. … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Book of Job, Part 1

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Dr. Sonya Cronin Among the many things that make the book of Job unique is its function as the “go to” place in the Bible for why bad things happen to good people. Typically ignored, as it … Continue reading →

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