Brother Francis
St. Francis of Assisi died on October 3, 1226…
So, this week Christians around the world celebrate his life. I wrote this little tribute.
Brother Francis by Shane Claiborne
Despite the fact that the...
St. Francis, Pray for Us
Editor's Note: This piece was originally published on the RLC blog on October 4, 2011.
Today (October 4) Christians around the world celebrate the life of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the bright lights ...
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s visit with Shane Claiborne in Philly
Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of getting to know Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his wife Caroline. As the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin is the spiritual leader of the Ang...
Prophetic Peacemaking: Closing Plenary at the Parliament of the World’s Religions (Chicago 2023)
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Prophetic Peacemaking: Closing Plenary at the Parliament of the World’s Religions (Chicago 2023)
By Shane Claiborne
I have the privilege of working with a movement called Red Lette...
“God so loved the World”
As we approach July 4, and as many churches around the country host “Celebrate America” services this Sunday… I offer this little reflection. Hope it’s meaningful. Feel free to use it and share it. - Shane
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Statement on the Church of Uganda’s support for Anti-Homosexuality Act | The Archbishop of Canterbury
Recently Uganda has passed legislation known as “The Anti-Homosexuality Act,” that penalizes same sex relationships. It was already a crime to be gay in Uganda, but this new law extends excessive punishment ...
Palm Sunday Reflection
Here’s a little reflection on the subversive anti-imperial meaning of Palm Sunday.
(originally posted to Facebook on March 28, 2021).
https://www.facebook.com/ShaneClaiborne/videos/276427290741332...
Christ, Not Guns: A Reflection on the Nashville Shooting
It happened again. This time, 6 people were killed, three of them 9-year-old children. Gun violence has hit nearly every community in our country – from small towns like Hesston, KS to large cities like Orlando...
Launching TODAY! Shane Claiborne’s “Rethinking Life”
Chapter 1: Life Is Good
Our goal is to develop a comprehensive, all-encompassing ethic of life that compels us to be champions of life, to cherish life, and to defend it passionately. To do that, we need a fou...
Gandhi and Coretta Scott King: A Short Tribute for Two Heroes
75 years ago today, Gandhi was assassinated.
Gandhi was assassinated on Jan. 30, 1948 Coretta Scott King died on Jan. 30, 2006. Grateful for both of them today... and every day.
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