Liturgical Seasons
Liturgical Seasons
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How to manage the Judas in all of us
All Christian leaders are vulnerable to the discontent and disillusionment that plagued Judas. There are ways to check that, especially during Lent, writes the associate program director for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Ash Wednesday invites connection for individuals and institutions
The tender and solemn act of imposing ashes touches our common life and is a reminder of God’s care for us all, a priest writes as she reflects on a special request from a prior Ash Wednesday.
Christmas is a season for the unexpected
Partners, collaborators and allies may first show up as unannounced and unknown visitors, writes a director of grants with Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Advent’s surprise for us
What might happen if we greeted the season with wonder and amazement?
Allowing Advent to find us honestly
We can reframe the Advent season in order to reclaim it, writes an author and academic.
All Saints’ Day invites us to grieve well
An author and chaplain is incorporating the traditions of the annual feast day in mourning the deaths of loved ones.
Crawfish and lizards and mice, oh my! Photos from the Blessing of the Animals
It’s one of the joys of church life – the Blessing of the Animals! Readers sent in their favorite images from this annual ritual, including, yes, crawfish and lizards and a mouse. Also some very cute dogs.
Easter in Ukraine: ‘It’s pretty humbling to witness and document’
An award-winning journalist shares photos she took in Ukraine during Palm Sunday and Easter services in 2022.
10 ways to avoid inadvertent antisemitism during Holy Week
An expert in Jewish-Christian relations offers guidelines for avoiding the implicit and explicit expression of hatred toward Jews in Easter liturgies and practices.
What if faith-based organizations focused on being kinder this Lent?
Institutions, like individuals, might try intentionally practicing “unusual kindness,” writes a director of programs and grants at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.