Fr. Christian Mathis | January 16, 2012
When I reflect upon Dr. Martin Luther King, I always find myself returning to his words on April 3, 1968, the day before he was assassinated. Today, on our national holiday in his honor, I share some of them here along with this song by Nina Simone. Let us develop a kind of dangerous unselfishness. [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | September 11, 2011
At least two excellent bloggers made reference today to this video of U2 at the 2002 Superbowl. I would encourage you to check out Deacon Greg Kandra’s excellent homily as well as my fellow Knoxville native Frank Weathers when you have the time. There are a couple of things that strike me about this video [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 13, 2009
Today’s Sabbath Sunday post is about forgiveness. Last winter the priests of our diocese were challenged by our presenter, Pat Kelly, to always keep mercy in the forefront of our ministry. Here are my thoughts on her presentation to the priests of Knoxville. In your love, my salvation lies Once again you are invited to [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | February 12, 2009
Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is a permanent attitude –Martin Luther King Jr. The life of a priest is centered upon building the Kindgom of God. This was the message placed before my brother priests and I at our annual study day in Gatlinburg, TN. Our presenter, Pat Kelly, suggested that building the [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | November 5, 2008
Last night’s election results immediately turned my thoughts to one of the Americans I most admire in our recent history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As I watched President-elect Obama speaking to the crowd gathered in Grant Park I could not help but think of how far we have come in the last forty years [...]
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