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Understood—on the linguistic marvel of Pentecost
The idea of spontaneous multi-lingual speech amazes us. I worry that we miss the point was understanding not speaking.
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Between Easter 7 + Pentecost (Year A)
We have a choice between two gospels this week. And most preachers will focus instead on the reading from Acts.
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Pray Anyway
In Easter 7A, we get another example of Jesus praying in public. We’re invited to observe so that we learn.
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A Going Away Prayer
As Jesus wraps up the Farewell Discourse, he prays to God in confidence — secure in knowing this is how it goes.
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The awkward public prayer of Jesus
Praying in public is often treated like a natural part of evangelism, even if it is done with unnatural intention.
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Between Easter 6 + 7 (Year A)
Jesus continues preparing the disciples for his departure. With a dire warning of his own, and their coming persecution.
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The Unseen Spirit
Wrestling with the presence of the Spirit as Jesus describes her in this week’s gospel is a challenge we often avoid.
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The Spirit’s Potential
This week’s gospel invites us to ask a deep question about faith and the Holy Spirit. What if she’s in us now?