by Richard Stromer | Mar 29, 2021 | Christianity, Democracy, Easter, Judaism, Liberation, Passover, Rebirth, Renewal, Spring
Last Friday I marked an auspicious event. Having passed the two weeks following my second Covid vaccination, I was now deemed to have achieved the vaccine’s full protection. To celebrate what felt like a most special day, I did something I hadn’t done for over a year....
by Richard Stromer | Nov 26, 2020 | Blessing, Buddhism, Christianity, Gratitude, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Religion, Thanksgiving
The practice of “blessing” is an important aspect of every major religious tradition as well as a variety of secular ones. That said, a case could be made that the giving and receiving of blessings has been part of the human experience since the beginning and is...
by Richard Stromer | Apr 9, 2020 | Archetypes, Biblical Myths, Christianity, Easter, Judaism, Passover, Redemption
When I first began to think about the theme for this posting, I admit initially feeling at something of a loss. Given that today is the beginning of Passover and Easter arrives this Sunday, it seemed like an appropriate idea to observe both holidays in some way....
by Richard Stromer | Apr 19, 2019 | Archetypes, Biblical Myths, Christianity, Easter, Judaism, Passover, Spirituality
Once again we come back to that time of year when Jews celebrate Passover — the liberation of the ancient Hebrews from bondage in Egypt — and Christians celebrate Easter — the resurrection of the crucified Jesus. For Jews, the celebration of Passover...
