by corneliuscorps | Sep 25, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
The murder of Charlie Kirk is a flashpoint that continues to contribute to the deep divisions in our nation. Unfounded accusations and blame were spouted from each extreme of the political spectrum. Yet while there are vast differences of opinion about the work and...
by corneliuscorps | Sep 10, 2025 | Weekly Reflection
Preface: The Weekly Reflection posted below this preface was written shortly before news broke of the murder of Charlie Kirk. He was an important figure in the MAGA movement and an evangelical Christian. While I disagreed with much of what he promoted politically and...
by corneliuscorps | Sep 4, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
This past week was the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It devastated the city of New Orleans where at least 1300 people died and 300,000 homes were destroyed. Much of the suffering resulting from Katrina was not due to the hurricane itself but to systems that...
by corneliuscorps | Aug 28, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
70 years ago this week, on August 28, 1955, Emmett Till was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered in Mississippi. The fourteen year old boy from Chicago traveled south for the first time to visit family. After purchasing some items in a local store, he was accused of...
by corneliuscorps | Aug 21, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
In response to the ongoing trauma of potential deportation for immigrants trying to comply with the legal process, a new ministry has emerged called FAITH. This acronym stands for Faithful Accompaniment In Trust and Hope. Both lay and clergy volunteers accompany...
