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A reflection for the Feast of St. Francis – October 4

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In my travels across the United States this summer, it struck me how Christians are caring but also confused and fearful.  They want to be loving but have been left with the impression that Muslims and persons of other religions are strangers and possibly dangerous.  The problem is not new…

The Art of Unlearning Things

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During my stay here in Oman, I have become more familiar with interfaith dialogue, cross-cultural interaction, peacebuilding and getting to know new cultures. It has absolutely been a life changing experience and a learning process which will hopefully continue in the future.  My time…

An Excerpt from LOVE in a TIME of CORONA

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The arrival board at Muscat Airport reports that the Biman Airlines flight arrived at 00:45 from Dhaka, Bangladesh.  “Bags are on the belt,” displays the automated sign board.  Then it changes to “Bags are delivered.” I tell Gary Brown that I am going to get a espresso shot at Café…

Dialogue and Change

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The beautiful mountains of Oman near Wakan village Last week, I took a taxi to go to Casa Blue Café to watch a football game on the big screen. I got to talking with the driver, trying to make small talk with my newly learned Arabic. He asked me what it is I do in Oman. I paused to think. How do…

Reconciliation in the Age of COVID-19

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Currently, Oman, like many other countries, is experiencing measures intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our schools, mosques, churches, and parks are closed. Entry into the country is very limited, and those coming in will be quarantined. People are encouraged to not go out and interact in…

New to Oman – Opening a door to unknown

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I want to start my description of my arrival to Oman by expressing thankfulness. As I’m collecting my thoughts about my first impression of the country while taking a sip of Karak tea, that I managed to order in Arabic from a coffee shop nearby, I’m just overall thankful for this unique possibility…

The Christian’s Work of Reconciliation: Bringing God’s Peace & Harmony to Earth

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I share with you an abridged version of a paper I presented at a seminar held at Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh last year.  While we speak of the message and ministry of reconciliation amongst ourselves, we need to share this message and enact this ministry with persons of other faiths. …