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Newsletter · By Marissa Franks Burt · English · Official site

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  1. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Year A, Proper 22 (opens the original)

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    Join Fr. Aaron & for this week’s episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 22: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80: 1-19; Philippians 3:14-21; Matthew 21:33-44.We discuss the vineyard and cornerstone imagery throughout Scripture and Jesus’ continual invita

  2. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    National Hereditary Cancer Week (opens the original)

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    The last week in September is a week set aside to raise awareness about increased cancer risk from genetically inherited conditions. This can include mutations like: BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM or Lynch syndrome. Why does this matter? These genetic mutations are all linked with increased lifetime cancer risk, and, if you know your risk, you can choose to take preventative action.What is the risk? I learned in early 2025 that I have the <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-can

  3. Issue · Sep 25, 2026

    Conversation with Dr. Zachary Wagner, author of Men of Virtue (opens the original)

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    I was so glad to speak with Zachary Wagner this morning about his new book Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World! We discussed the way ideas about “biblical manhood” impact men, how his book invites men to look to God’s character in the fruit of the Spirit, and even a bit about CS Lewis’ ideas about archetypes of masculinity/femininity.Learn more about his book and <a href="https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/97815874367

  4. Issue · Sep 21, 2026

    Meryl Streep is voicing Aslan, and people will drag out CS Lewis’ essay “Priestesses in the Church?”, so of course I have to write about it (opens the original)

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    The Internet is abuzz with the news that Greta Gerwig, in her new film adaptation of the beloved Narnia books, has cast Meryl Streep to voice Aslan. Gerwig cites Streep’s experience and ability to play emotional range as the reason. Many Christians are upset about this. I am indifferent to the movie. Maybe it will be fun or horrible or anything in between—why anyone would imagine that Hollywood is going to produce a theologically rich or recognizably Christian adaptation of Narnia is beyond me.

  5. Issue · Sep 20, 2026

    Year A, Proper 21 (opens the original)

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    Join Fr. Aaron & for this week’s episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 21: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:28-32.We discuss the opportunity available to all to repent, the example of King Ahab and Manasseh, t

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