Convergent Streams is the premier Independent Sacramental Movement magazine. It has been in publication for 7 years making it the longest running ISM magazine. In this edition: From the Editor; Bread Transformed by The Rev. Father Andrew Smith, OPoc; Deafening Silence of Christmas by The Rev. Father Andrew Smith, OPoc; Gnosticism: Sacraments within the Gospel of Philip by The Right Rev. David Oliver Kling, M.Div.; The Sacramental Pilgrimage by Friar Pete MacNaughton, OFA; The sacraments: touchstones of God’s love by The Very Rev. David S. Jennings; King of Kings by The Rev. Fr. Rick Romero, OSFoc; …And the Greatest is Love by The Rev. Father Kenneth J. M. Nelan, OPoc; A New Look at Confirmation by Joel Grissom;¿Para Que Sirven Las Persecusiones Y Las Incomprensiones? by The Rev. Father J. David Castro, S.S.I; Why do persecutions and incomprehensions serve? by The Rev. Father J. David Castro, S.S.I; Christmas Blessings;Catholic Cooking; Third Quarter Liturgical Calendar. We hope you enjoy this edition!

The Right Rev. Gregory Godsey, OSFoc is the Managing Editor of Convergent Streams. He is the Presiding Bishop of the Old Catholic Churches International and the Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of Saint Maximilian Kolbe (AL, FL, GA, and SC). He is also the Director of the Office of Communications and Media Relations for the OCCI. He lives in North Augusta, South Carolina with his wife and son.