Tag Archives: Incarnation

Blessed by design

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Don Watkins

“He did not hold to original sin by a single couple and instead opted for the notion of the primacy of Christ formed by the Franciscan theologian Duns Scotus. Scotus held that God’s love could not be undermined by a … Continue reading →

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Making All Things New

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Don Watkins

I had a friend tell me tonight that I was one of the few people he met who continues to seek after God or if you will a higher power. I can’t deny that I don’t spend a lot of … Continue reading →

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Incarnation Spirituality

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Don Watkins

This is one of my favorite articles on the Incarnation. When I first heard this about ten years ago it made sense to me. Prior to that time I had always felt ill at ease with other explanations of the … Continue reading →

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Incarnation and Resurrection

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Don Watkins

Too often incarnation and resurrection are just words and thoughts that are too abstract for most of us to get a handle on. For Franciscans the incarnation is about the primacy of Christ. The universe exists for Christ not Christ … Continue reading →

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A way forward

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Don Watkins

My sister sent me a Youtube video which reminded me of the work and writings of John Duns Scotus. I like to remind myself that all theology is theory and that no one really knows what is going on. But, … Continue reading →

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Namaste

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Don Watkins

Today at Mass Fr. Bob’s homily was about how we are all brothers and sisters of the same father. That fundamental concept of the Incarnation is frightening to much of contemporary society. Subtle demonization of our brothers and sisters is … Continue reading →

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Angels in our midst

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Don Watkins

I was on Route 1 nearing the turn for Mt. Irenaeus when suddenly I spotted three deer entering the roadway about a tenth mile ahead. One looked normal and the other two looked different. From a distance they almost looked … Continue reading →

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In the beginning was the word

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Don Watkins

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came … Continue reading →

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Biblical socialism

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Don Watkins

Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to … Continue reading →

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