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Embracing Powerlessness in a Chaotic World

Embracing Powerlessness in a Chaotic World

by Shirin McArthur | Apr 4, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

This is the last week of Lent, and I’m glad. Yes, it’s been challenging—and yet also “fruitful”—to pray for Putin and Trump. It’s generated some interesting discussions that have brought me and others new insights. I’m also ready to move on. I’m ready to be thinking...
Pondering Presidencies with Devastating Consequences

Pondering Presidencies with Devastating Consequences

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 28, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture

As I’ve stated before, my Lenten discipline is to pray for Putin and Trump. It has definitely proven to be an interesting journey and led to some illuminating conversations. In this post, I want to focus more on Trump and the devastating impact of his choices—and how...
A Long Tradition of Intertwined Political and Religious Power

A Long Tradition of Intertwined Political and Religious Power

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 21, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

Lent continues alongside Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and both don’t seem to be going according to plan—at least not Putin’s plan! I find myself reflecting on the shortcomings of leaders who think they are doing the right thing—but are way off base. Last week, I...
Aloe Blossoms Instead of Firebombs

Aloe Blossoms Instead of Firebombs

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 14, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

Last week, while talking with my spiritual director, I looked out the window and was struck by a vision of bright orange aloe blossoms. I knew the blossoms were there, but they took on a new and strong meaning in the context of our conversation. I’d been reflecting on...
Connecting Jesus’ Wisdom on the Righteous with His Jewish Heritage

Connecting Jesus’ Wisdom on the Righteous with His Jewish Heritage

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 7, 2022 | Christianity, Conscious Living, Society and Culture

Last week, a member of this year’s Beloved in the Desert cohort contemplated Psalm 37 in St. Philip’s Daily Bread reflection series. (I’ve shared one of my prior Daily Bread postings here before.) Maddie is converting to Judaism and connected the psalm with the Jewish...
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