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Between Proper 26 + 27 (Year B)
A small text about David and lordship can cause us a bit of confusion. Hopefully enough to second-guess expectations.
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Hearing Mary Scold Jesus—for All Saints B
In the raising of Lazarus, we are encountering a story of the possible and the impossible, opening up what we see as each, or both.
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All Saints and All Souls
The challenge of All Saints Day is to not just see it as a time of memory, but of a time of influence, conviction, and inspiration.
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Between Proper 25 + 26 (Year B)
This week we jump ahead to Jerusalem — or to the gospel of John — and find ourselves in the midst of a different story.
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Learning from Bartimaeus—for Proper 25B
As Jesus approaches Jericho, he meets a blind man named Bartimaeus, who reveals the other side of discpleship.
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Disciple—on staying in school
In the church, we often use words like “follow” and “disciple” as if we understand that our job is to keep learning and growing.
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Between Proper 24 + 25 (Year B)
Heading into this week’s gospel, we are reminded once again of the need to establish the context and remember where we are.
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The problem is in ranking
The problem with James and John isn’t just hubris—but how they want to be better than their neighbors—and missing the point.