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Singing a song of revolution
In Mary’s visit with her cousin Elizabeth, we see the thing we are anticipating in the incarnation: a love revolution for all people.
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Even more talk of changing the world
Wrestling a sermon for Sunday about the visit with Elizabeth and Magnificat point to a political truth about Mary’s place in the story.
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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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Reminding of Grace
The crowd’s encounter with John the Baptist in the wilderness opens up questions for all people of faith to explore and learn from.
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Why this is the good news we hate to hear
The good news offered by John the Baptist is a message against exploitation, fraud, and abuse that is normal to the powerful.
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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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