MSI Press Blog

  In a world frayed by division and uncertainty, interfaith teachings offer a quiet, persistent thread of unity. They do not erase difference—they honor it. They do not flatten complexity—they invite us to listen across it. From the shared breath of prayer to the mutual labor of justice, interfaith wisdom reminds us that hope is not a solo act. It is a chorus. Amid global challenges—climate disruption, displacement, polarization—interfaith communities gather not to solve everything, but to witness together. They hold space for grief and resilience, for sacred texts and sacred silence. They ask: What does compassion look like across traditions? How do we walk together without needing to agree on every step? These teachings are not abstract. They live in the hands that serve meals, the feet that march for peace, the hearts that open to strangers. They live in your household, your retreat center, your circle of friends who pray in different languages but share the same longing. In...

  We live in a world that prizes immediacy, clarity, and control. Yet life—especially in its most tender, chaotic, or mysterious moments—rarely offers any of these. What if the very complexity we resist is the doorway to deeper peace? Theological concepts like kenosis (self-emptying), the hypostatic union (divine and human natures in Christ), or the communion of saints aren’t just abstract doctrines for scholars. They are lenses—radical, reframing lenses—that can shift how we see illness, injustice, aging, and even our own limitations. 🌿 Kenosis: The Power of Letting Go In Philippians 2, Christ “emptied himself,” taking the form of a servant. This isn’t weakness—it’s divine strength expressed through vulnerability. When we face burnout, caregiving fatigue, or the loss of control in aging bodies, kenosis invites us to reframe surrender not as defeat, but as sacred participation. We become vessels, not victims. 🔥 The Trinity: Relationship as Reality The Trinity isn’t a puzzle...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss, which has reached #49 on Amazon in the category of triathlons and #98 in cycling -- and is #3 among hot new releases.  Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, running after 40, Ironman after...