Anthony de Mello tells the story of the little girl who asks a boy, "Are you a Presbyterian?" He answers, "No, we belong to another abomination." That's a great starting point for appreciating today's Gospel and how Moses and Paul might comment on it.
John tells multilayered stories open to a variety of interpretations. The way he presents Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman and their respective communities could be a screenplay summarizing the entire Gospel.
Call narratives are some of the most significant parts of our Scriptures, yet also some of the most ignored and misunderstood.
YES, AND ...: DAILY MEDITATIONS
By Richard Rohr
Published by Franciscan Media, $24.99
Truth is paradoxical. In fact, the closer one dives into spiritual truth, or inner truth, the more paradoxical it becomes. The portals open to mystery and to the reconciliation of opposites.
Analysis: In his first year as pope, Francis has energized and inspired Catholics worldwide, and touched the hearts of many outside the church.
A lack of reporting and access to reliable statistical information makes determining an accurate figure difficult.
NCR Today: The long, sad record of the mishandling of sexual abuse cases in the Catholic church speak for themselves.
We say: The U.N. report may have been flawed, but in the essential matters of the clergy sex abuse crisis, the report was simply naming the truth.
Column: It doesn't matter that 2014 has barely begun: Let's talk the 2016 presidential race, starting with the potential Democratic candidates.
FRANCIS OF ASSISI: THE LIFE
By Augustine Thompson, OP
Published by Cornell University Press, $14.95
Soul Seeing: Not crazy about the films up for Oscars this year? Then try some of these entertaining and soulful movies.
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