May Term

Last week was finals week, and I survived. I did quality work on my papers, and my tests went well. Today we started our May short term, and I'm in a class about the sacraments and sacramental rites. We're studying baptism, communion, marriage, foot washing, confirmation, reconciliation, and healing.

On Monday night I met Shane Claiborne. He spoke at the forum on youth ministry here. He spoke at my undergrad earlier in the school year, and I read his book Irresistible Revolution a couple months ago. He was amazing! He talked about the art of making disciples and about how we can embody love as Christians.

Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, I want to recommend an album for everyone. Hope for a Tree Cut Down was made by Church of the Beloved in Washington and contains some of the finest music recorded in the past two years. While not directly about Earth Day, this album is expresses the beauty of God in our world. And it's free! What could be better than that?

The Finer Things: Opera

Last Friday The Finer Things Club went to the New York City Opera to see Madam Butterfly. It was awesome.

This week is finals week, so my brain's a little fried. So I'm going to go study.

Servant Savior Presbyterian Church

An arsonist burned down the Servant Savior Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX on April 9th. Here is the news story. They are asking for donations to help rebuild their church here. If you can, please donate. They lost everything including a new piano.
Thank you.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is being performed this Thursday-Sunday if you're in the Princeton area. We're all really excited about it, and tonight is the dress rehearsal. 
In this play, a peasant woman succumbs to the terrible temptation to do good, and an odd judge comes into power. 


My part is Shalva, the Secretary. I get to wear a big, navy hat the entire time.

Christ is Risen!

My friends David and Laura talked me into attending a 5am sunrise service this morning at the university chapel. Nice service. Had to take two naps today.

Plainsboro had a very nice service with readings from the Gospels and the Song of Songs, based off of a Medieval monastic service.

This evening many people in the dorms got together in the oratory for dinner. The body of Christ.

Maundy Thursday

Today is Maundy Thursday, and we are nearing the end of Holy Week. Tonight we remember the Last Supper with the Lord's Supper and sometimes the washing of feet (see John 13). I'm not going to get a chance to go to church tonight, but I encourage everyone else to. Even if you're not a Christian. Maundy Thursday services are very special and say a lot about the character of the church universal and the church particular.

 While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. He said to them, ‘This is my blood of the^* covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly I tell you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.’ ²³²⁴²⁵

Mark 14:22-25