Ponniyin Selvan

Ponniyin Selvan

It was the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi…

And so begins Kalki's historic magnum opus - Ponniyin Selvan.

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Sex, God, and Rock'n'Roll

Sex, God, and Rock'n'Roll

Taylor’s book captivated me for the simple reason that he has put into beautiful, well-framed words, the very thoughts that keep swirling inside my head.

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The Doors of the Sea - A Review

The Doors of the Sea - A Review

This brilliant book, written in the aftermath of the Tsunami of December 2004, attempts to explore a christian theological response to the subject of Theodicy. A much needed reading during these times.

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Friend of the Bridegroom

Friend of the Bridegroom

The Forerunner, he exists not for himself, but only in relation to his “Other”, the Lord. The profoundest ontological significance of John comes to the fore as a Friend.

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Derridapocalypse

Derridapocalypse

Derrida’s “messianicity without messianism” would be a “waiting without waiting”, which is to say “a waiting for an event, for someone or something that, in order to happen or ‘arrive’, must exceed and surprise every determinant anticipation.

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Dear Appa...

Dear Appa...

Dear Appa,

It's been a year; a very long year... Yesterday being the eve of your anniversary, I went to your grave side. It was like finding my place on your couch. I stood proud and sang your favorite hymn - “All the way my Savior leads me… Jesus led me all the way; ”. You lived this.’

I love you very much and miss you,

Your Little Girl

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The (un)just manager

The (un)just manager

This past Sunday's lectionary gospel reading from Luke 16:1-13 is every preacher's nightmare. This parable is often titled "The Parable of the Dishonest Manager". What does one do with such a baffling parable.

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