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A vision of hope for the future—for Advent 4C
The Magnificat is offering of joy for the transforming power of God that will come into the world, to change it, for the good.
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Blessed—the joy in being entrusted
The concept of blessing itself challenges our visions of what it means to be given something of real value, even trust.
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Between Advent 3 + 4 (Year C)
Preparing for Advent 4C, we get a look at a parallel birth story that is a delightful companion to the famous Christmas story.
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John the Baptist’s economic message—for Advent 3C
The message John the Baptist offers is compelling and liberating—but it is frightening to the rich and powerful because they have more to lose.
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Repent—uncovering the hope in change
The words repentance and change are treated like concepts to hate or disparage rather than essential, beautiful, and hopeful.
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Between Advent 2 + 3 (Year C)
Approaching a second gospel passage about John the Baptist, hold onto the context and what it reveals about his message.
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The politics of the season—for Advent 2C
When John the Baptist appears in this week’s gospel, he comes with an overtly political message—one that we can’t really avoid.
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Prepare—the voice of one crying out in the wilderness
The voice of revolution, offered by John the Baptist, reminds us not just in the singularity of his voice, but of the need for us to change.