Posts by Steve Harmon
2/3 Thanks be to God for the lives and ministries of both of these servants of God, and for the privilege of sharing these days of grief and joy with my Catholic sisters and brothers.
1/3 A year ago today, I awakened to the news that Pope Francis had died; by mid-day I’d published this piece. 13 days later I was in Rome covering the conclave that elected his successor for Good Faith Media.
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley brings greetings to the Consultation on Common Texts annual meeting, hosted at the CBF headquarters in Decatur, GA.
The annual meeting of the Consultation on Common Texts, the ecumenical working group of representatives from denominations in the U.S. & Canada with responsibility for curating the Revised Common Lectionary, gets underway in Decatur, GA at the headquarters of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
This Third Sunday of Easter at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: “Recognizing Jesus” (Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35).
(“In his lane,” BTW)
While these may not be the most competitive categories on Amazon, thanks to everyone who helped Encountering Pope Leo XIV reach #1 in Baptist Christianity in the Kindle Store, #7 in Baptist Christianity for print books, and #22 in Christian Papacy.
It’s a great time for reading about the first pope from the United States. Thanks to everyone whose interest has led them to order my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV, currently available from Amazon at discounted prices of $9.99 Kindle and $18.59 print: a.co/d/075MsJX1
Kudos to CNN chief White House correspondent @kaitlancollins.bsky.social for immediately interjecting, "He didn't say that." This is the way.
For only $9.99, you could help Encountering Pope Leo XIV rise to the top of its Kindle best sellers category! a.co/d/05o93W9E
In my book Encountering Pope Leo XIV, I addressed the phenomenon of fake Pope Leo quotes that began circulating within hours of his election. Now there's a new one to debunk. No, Pope Leo did not say, "Iran can have a nuclear weapon."
I wonder: is #PopeLeo riffing on Bob Dylan here?
The American VP lecturing Pope Leo, a former seminary professor with a research doctorate, on matters of theology.
In Encountering Pope Leo XIV, I note the role of the future pope in helping Pope Francis respond to the abuse of Augustine by Vance. Available in print and on Kindle: a.co/d/08NpW5hL
Thanks to Mark Plemmons for sharing a pic of my new book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate out in the wild. It’s a good time to be reading about the first pope from the USA. Ordering info in thread below.
I suppose it shouldn’t need to be pointed out that Pope Leo would not think it’s OK for anyone to have nuclear weapons, but….
For anyone who might be interested in reading my reflections on the man who managed to provoke such a response: www.amazon.com/Encountering...
Oh, my.
My book Encountering Pope Leo XIV: Baptist Reflections on the Beginning of a Pontificate is now also available on Kindle.
Reflection of Pope Leo XIV at today's Prayer Vigil for Peace:
This Second Sunday of Easter at McGill Baptist Church in Concord, NC: “Resurrection Faith” (Acts 2:14a, 22-32; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31).
Final book cover, updating the bio's mention of number of books authored or edited (I didn't know I was going to publish the Encountering Pope Leo XIV book when I submitted the manuscript and marketing questionnaire last year) and crediting Timothy Harmon as photographer of the cover photo.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers for peace and life, and deliver us from violence and death.