An Ecumenical Ministry in the Parish of St Patrick's Catholic Church In San Diego USA

米国サンディエゴの聖パトリックカトリック教会教区におけるエキュメニカル宣教

Monday, March 28, 2016

Are the pews half empty or half full?

An Easter Sunday suicide bombing shows plight of Pakistan's Christians
The Washington Post: While most Christians and Muslims still coexist without incident in Pakistan, there has been a growing sense of concern among the nation's Christian community.

Rejoice! Why that circus in the aisle could bring new life to your church
The (London) Guardian: The Church of England has nearly 16,000 buildings, but they are empty most of the time. With their maintenance now an urgent issue, radical reinvention may be required.

Are the pews half empty or half full? Lessons from 734 A.D.
Religion Dispatches: Clerical grousing over empty pews has been happening -- off and on -- for a very long time.

It's not important if the Bible is true. What matters is that it's real.
The Washington Post: Historically, Christians have been skeptical of literal readings of scripture.

The greatest story never told
National Catholic Reporter: Sadly, our Christian "story" makes less and less sense to people of our time. Is there a way that it can become captivating again?

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