The David of Chinatown
Rev. Wayne Lee realized that if he was called to serve the people of Philadelphia’s Chinatown, he needed to care about what the people cared about. His example of faith pushes against the theological and social boxes that have been drawn for us.
Papal conclaves have a history of surprises – is another one coming?
History shows us that plenty of surprises have happened in past papal elections. As we watch for the white smoke above the Vatican, let us pray that the next leader will have the wisdom and guidance necessary to lead the world’s largest group of Christians through the crises that will inevitably mark his pontificate.
Not every story wants to be told – and that’s okay
I suggest that when we encounter a silent story, we needn’t automatically view it as an omission to be mourned or reclaimed but can see it as telling in and of itself, brimming with meaning.
Weekly religion news roundup (April 25-May 1, 2025)
Each Friday in The Christian Citizen, we publish a Religion News Roundup with summaries of religion news stories and links for those who want to read more.
A dressin’ up room: An African American eschatology
In the Black church tradition, songs like “A Dressin’ Up Room” become theological texts in their own right — oral expressions of an eschatology that is not escapist but liberative. They echo the teachings of elders and ancestors who understood that God is not only waiting for us at the gates of glory but walking with us through the valleys of this life.