Blog Entries by John A. Lindblom
John Lindblom received his MA in International Studies (China) at the Henry M. Jackson School at the University of Washington, with a focus on the Catholic Church in China. He received his PhD in World Religions World Church (theology) at the University of Notre Dame. His research examines connections between Chinese humanism and Christian spirituality in the work of Chinese Catholic writers.
John C. H. Wu on the Incarnation of the Word of God
Why Jesus Became a Man, Chose a Mother, and Gave Her to Us
The Christian life is lived in real, concrete situations: the union of the transcendent and the immanent, flesh and spirit. The “secret” to navigating this world successfully, as Wu says, is our “union with him,” and with his people.
From Law to Light
Searching for Truth Worthy of Your Heart
When he finally found the truth, Wu felt that it was just like “tripping blindly over [a] threshold and being thrown flat on his stomach into the House of Light.” In other words, one must give up believing he or she has the power to attain truth by oneself, and humble oneself to the point of realizing that it is a gift.
Remaining Faithful amid Challenges: Catholics in China
An Overview
Above all, we hope you will see that Chinese Catholics live with a strong awareness of Our Lord Jesus’ presence with them amidst many challenges, that they live in hope in exceedingly challenging times, and they remain faithful to him in ways that can inspire us all.