A blog post addressing the oft-quoted statement from St. John's Gospel about the ongoing presence of the poor in our midst. This quote is often used by defenders of the status quo to imply that nothing more needs to be…
Category: Scripture study
This Will Be Remembered of Her: Stories of Women Reshaping the World, by Megan McKenna
After an unnamed woman anointed Jesus’ feet, he said, “Wherever the good news is preached in all the world, this will be remembered of her.” His words continue to ring true today about women of every culture and religious tradition.…
7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Adults: Using Our Multiple Intelligences to Build Faith, by Barbara Bruce
This book shows teachers of adults how to use styles of learning to enhance the student’s experience and enrich their own teaching. A chapter is devoted to each of the seven styles: verbal, independent, social, visual, physical, musical and logical. Each…
