Messy Jesus Business Blog
Contemplating the messiness of Christian life
The Messy Jesus Business Blog is an ecumenical Christian gathering of musings about what it means to live the Gospel today. A variety of contributors offer prayer, poetry, book reviews, creative nonfiction and prose about what it means to live a life of faith in our complex, modern times.
The invisible, embodied holiness of parenting
I have this image in my head of me, in twenty years, receiving some kind of award – maybe it’s the most dedicated parishioner, catechist of the year, peacemaker extraordinaire. Something acknowledging how my life exemplifies the Holy Spirit at work in the world. I imagine my grown children being invited to speak on my…
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Wade in the Water: On Floods and Finding My Footing
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the flood. That one from the book of Genesis where humanity reached such an epic state of depravity– The Lord…
Through blighted pastures, by poisoned waters
The roaring outside my window is loud as a freight train, but it’s a train that keeps on going, hour after hour, never making its…
Works of Mercy
It was one of those days in late April in North Carolina where the cool breeze of the morning slowly gives way to a sunny,…
Rules for a messy and holy creative practice
I’ve been feeling depressed about many things. I’ve been depressed about AI—about people using AI to write books and articles; AI stealing art and gobbling…
Walking the path of discernment: from chaos to clarity
My friend calls it the “D” word. I talk about discernment frequently, as an inherent part of my life. My friend, who is not that…
Living as Easter People in the Darkness
At the Easter vigil, we sit in darkness. It’s the first time I’ve brought my family to this service. The dark church is a new…
The journey from service to solidarity is a rocky road
In my religious education, service began with keeping score. Confirmation was scheduled for Spring of eighth grade, but my classmates and I understood that reception…
Tenebrae
The mute lamb /
Bleeds-gives-gives /
For each breathing body
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