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We Are One: Remembering Our Unity in Christ Through Nonviolence (Lectio Divina)
Violence is what happens when we forget who we are. Drawing on Thomas Merton’s vision of nonviolence and the Christian mystical tradition, this post traces the deep truth that we are all formed from the same dust, animated by the same breath, and held together in the body of Christ — and that remembering…
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Lectio Divina: Plea For The Weak
This quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer asserts that Christianity’s credibility rests on its radical resistance to violence, abuse of power, and pride, and on its unwavering commitment to defend the weak. Bonhoeffer frames Christian faith not as passive belief, but as an active moral protest that embodies humility, justice, and sacrificial love in the face…
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Oratio Divina: Facing Violence
A contemplative Christian poem wrestling with how to confront the violence of the world without becoming violent in spirit. Drawing on the imagery of the Armor of God, the reflection explores resisting evil through peace, forgiveness, faith, and love, embodying Christ’s light while standing firmly against darkness through mercy and truth.
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Lectio Divina: Trained In Peace
Drawing on the wisdom of Clement of Alexandria, this reflection invites the reader into a contemplative vision of Christian discipleship formed not by violence or domination, but by peace, simplicity, and love. This Lectio Divina calls believers to trust in the transforming power of gentleness, to lay aside the weapons of fear and control,…
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Lectio Divina: Evil Cannot Vanquish Evil
This Lectio Divina reflects on Leo Tolstoy’s reminder that darkness cannot cast out darkness—only truth, goodness, and love can break the cycle of harm. When we attempt to confront evil with more evil, or fight error with further deception, we only deepen the wound. The spiritual path invites us instead into the compassion, clarity,…
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Lectio: The Weapons Of Love And Truth
This compelling Lectio Divina based on Pope Benedict XVI’s insight delves into the essence of Christian nonviolence as a profound way of being, rather than just a strategy. It emphasizes that true nonviolence stems from a deep conviction in God’s love and power, empowering individuals to confront evil with love and truth. This reflection…