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Remember — how the Passion reminds us of our purpose
The Passion of Jesus is a story of torture and abuse, which is never easy to face. But we must if we want to face our own challenges.
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The Pain of Intimacy—Receiving love from a vulnerable Jesus
The story of the Last Supper, of gathering and teaching and eating and washing feet, is about our pain and fear of intimacy.
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Called by name—for Easter
Recognizing the risen Jesus seems like it should be easy for those who knew him best. So why can’t Mary recognize him…at first?
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“Rabbouni!” — exclaiming the intimacy of the resurrection
When Mary finally recognizes Jesus after the resurrection, she calls him “Rabbouni,” the title she knows him by — as we might know him.
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A more authentic rule — Jesus and the revolution of love
In Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem we witness an alternative to earthly power — a different vision of divine power in trust and love.
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The best recipe is the one you have in hand
The search for the perfect way of ordering recipes reveals some interesting truths about our habits and what we really want.
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The most difficult Sunday to preach
Figuring out how to deal with Palm and Passion Sunday is tricky. And Christian tradition hasn’t made any of it any easier, or better.
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From the entrance to the exit—for Holy Week
Our approach to Holy Week ought to reflect our compassion and the vision we have learned from Jesus, of love and generosity and hope.
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