Category Archives: Ministry

Glossolalia, the most misunderstood

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Peter H. Davids

Recently the Domestic Expression of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity has been focusing on three topics stemming from the Leadership Gathering in April: clustering (getting closer together), vocations (gathering more who are called), and renewal in the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit in the Believer

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Peter H. Davids

We in the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, Domestic, were encouraged to study clustering (living in closer proximity and more intense community), vocations (calling others to vocations, both domestic and monastic), and the renewal of the work of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Clustering and Communion

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Peter H. Davids

In the recent Leadership Gathering of the BSCD the members were encouraged towards clustering in one form or another. This was one of three themes of Leadership, the other two being an increase in vocations and the need to pass … Continue reading →

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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross – The Martyrs Win

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Peter H. Davids

Over the past weeks we have heard very saddening news about the state of the church in areas of Iraq and Syria (and to a lesser extent Nigeria). We have heard of beheadings, crucifixions, and destruction. We realize that Christian … Continue reading →

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When will they ever learn?

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Peter H. Davids

I remember the folk song, probably from the 60’s, with the refrain, “When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?” That is what I think about when I reflect on the State of Israel’s war with the Palestinians.

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God Hates Violence

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Peter H. Davids

It was early in the story of humanity that we read, “In God’s sight the earth had become corrupt and was filled in violence.” (Gen 6:11) That idea is repeated two verses later. After the Deluge story there is the … Continue reading →

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Semper Reformada?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Peter H. Davids

Yesterday I was in two discussions with students about various theological systems. One group of students was very sincerely Reformed. At least one expressed concepts that were full TULIP. The issue was whether someone who rejected Reformed theology could be … Continue reading →

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Back again

Posted on June 23, 2007 by Peter H. Davids

I have been offline for a while, at least in terms of this blog, for I have shifted my computers around and Windows Live was only on the computer I am no longer using. I had been using two computers, … Continue reading →

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Future Possibiilities

Posted on March 18, 2007 by Peter H. Davids

With next year looking like SSU will be offering less in the way of work (although they pay me at adjunct rates and do not pay me for some courses, the pay Judy and I have received has been welcome), … Continue reading →

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Does anyone need a wife?

Posted on March 16, 2007 by Peter H. Davids

On a recent trip to India I met a young Christian house group leader who is from a Hindu family. He request to my colleague and through her to me is to look for a husband for her. Her family … Continue reading →

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