The Book of Psalms (47:6) echoes the spirit of today’s celebration of the Ascension: “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.” This proclamation captures the distinctive character of Jesus’ Ascension as he is lifted to the highest heavens. Unlike in many parts of the world, especially in […]
Moving beyond judgment to a collaborative partnership. 5/17/26. Chima Offurum. Read More »
At times, perhaps shaped in part by insights from Feminist Theology, I find it difficult to confine God strictly within human gender categories. If you have seen The Shack, a movie that premiered around 2017, you may recognize a similar spiritual intuition, suggesting that the attempt to encounter God goes beyond limited human constructs. Today,
Honoring the love, courage, and fidelity of our Mothers. 5/10/26. Chima Offurum. Read More »
I have often reflected on how the Church has endured across centuries, growing in number and witness despite persecution, internal tensions, and cultural shifts. One compelling answer, brought into sharper focus in recent years through Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality, is that the Church, at her core, is a listening Church. The phrase synodal Church,
A Listening Church – The Fifth Sunday of Easter. 5/3/26. Chima Offurum. Read More »
