Theology – SSJE

The freely given and undeserved favor of God is like a fountain eternally overflowing with the living water of forgiveness, transformation, and new life. Br. Jamie Nelson suggests we read the familiar parable of the prodigal son as the Parable of the Father Offering Grace, and invites us to consider how we might participate in the grace economy

“All angels point us toward the mystery at the core of our faith, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.” On the feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, Br. Keith Nelson reflects on our call shared with the angels to pray on behalf of all and for all in the presence of a God of unrelenting Love.

Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 Several years ago, I enrolled in a drawing class. I am not a creative person, but I thought it would be good to exercise that part of my brain. In my first class, the instructor gave us a stick of charcoal, put us in front of…

"‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord, let it be to me according to your word.’ This simple, yet profound 'yes' from Mary invites us to reflect: How is God calling you to share in the work of healing our broken world? Read, listen, or engage with this sermon to discover how your own 'yes' to God can transform lives.

"God is always More—open your hands, your heart, and your mind to His supernatural revelations." Open yourself to God’s supernatural revelations this Advent season, for God is always More. Read or listen to Br. Curtis' sermon to embrace the mystery and wonder of God's presence.

“An encounter with God should push us, at least a little bit. It should surprise us, at least a little bit. It should bewilder us, at least a little bit. An encounter with God is an encounter with power not our own, beyond our own, something that should cause us to stop and pay attention, to be broken open, to kneel.” Br. Lucas Hall urges us to be prepared – with even a bit of trembling – for an e...

“Even when all options are bad, God is here, with us, closer to us than our own selves, with us in our frustration and desperation and bitterness. God is here, with us, the source and object of all our desiring. God is here, with us, mighty to save, and salvation itself.” Br. Lain Wilson opens the scriptures to the words of Jeremiah and finds deep reminders of God's presence, God's proximity, to u...