Tim Otto

Notes from a love affair with Jesus and his body.

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

Here is the thing that most gets in the way of love. https://t.co/d9ynjho1SH

[James Martin, SJ @JamesMartinSJ]

"In some cases, it would be better for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality." In other words, exactly what Pope Leo is doing: speaking out on matters of morality, like war and peace, and care for the poor, the hungry and the migrant. These are fundamentally moral matters.

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

53 years ago today, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam, ending America’s direct role in the Vietnam War.

I remember seeing this anti-war PSA back then. Its message is sadly still very relevant today as Trump drags us into another unpopular war.

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

Living an Extraordinary Love https://t.co/A5Kz4U6Vx9

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

The light by which we see the world is not something we produce; the light enters us through the glow of God’s love, and then we radiate that light onto the world. https://t.co/oRh9pdwdkJ

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

A great meditation for the 4th.

[Shane Claiborne @ShaneClaiborne]

As we approach July 4, and as many churches around the country host #CelebrateAmerica services this Sunday… I offer this little reflection.

Hope it’s meaningful. Feel free to use it or share it. #FourthofJuly #July4th

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

The pandemic was a demon, and my soul still feels sore. I’m glad for an exorcism in the form of Chris Rice’s book "From Pandemic to Renewal: Practices for a World Shaken by Crisis." As he points out, “. . . we don’t learn from experience. We learn from reflection on experience.”

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

It transformed them from 'giving and sending' people into 'sharing and receiving' people. This Pentecost, how might we welcome such an interruption? (2/2) https://t.co/2Iv4I7fQNI via @missioalliance

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

That’s what Pentecost was: a disturbing interruption after which the disciples were never the same. The journey propelled by the Holy Spirit gave the first Christians border-crossing hearts, eyes, lifestyles, and loyalties. (1/2) https://t.co/2Iv4I7fQNI via @missioalliance

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

God, guns and Trump” is an omnipresent bumper sticker here, the new trinity. https://t.co/mEpMhugAv6

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

@RedemTheTimes Colin, I thought of you while reading this: https://t.co/rj715DkY8O

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

If you want to support a black creative, Watani is on the verge of finishing his book after 20 years of work.
https://t.co/IkBE45JsjS

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

Antiracism’s mission drift https://t.co/mODG8QbkYy via @ChristianCent

[Helen Lewis @helenlewis]

For the May issue of @TheAtlantic, I've written about two Florida Men: Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump, and how the Sunshine State became the incubator of Republican politics. https://t.co/x2Ya7V4LlK

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

As we celebrate God’s mercy to the Gentiles (Epiphany), I’ve written a piece about an epiphany that a beloved mentor of mine, John Alexander, had. His insight into the difference between love and admiration was a revelation to me. https://t.co/8yQRzIDa7p

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

"The Little Way: Practicing Christ's Love for the Life of the World." It is what we need now with Sam Wells, Leah Gunning Francis, and Bill Cavanaugh. Online registration is $30. https://t.co/sXJ1SkH64D

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

I'm loving Roy Terry's book "Light Through a Rusty Roof." Some good lines like "Jesus isn't our token to maintain our own personal comfort." @revroyiv

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

A terrific essay about the goodness of simple relationships. . . Friendships that enable you to go to hell and back.

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

Our goal is to grow in love for God, one another, and the world. It is a grand adventure with many challenges and joys. If you, or someone you know, might be interested, please find more info here: https://t.co/Kx4O2z69U0

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

Friends, the deadline to apply to the apprenticeship that my intentional community offers (the Church of the Sojourners) is May 1st. It is a year-long experience starting in August that I highly recommend.

[Tim Otto @Tim_Otto]

I find that living communally, in Peter Maurin’s words, makes it easier to be good. When the people I’m around are committed to similar goals, I find it easier to pray, study scripture, conserve resources, and serve the poor.