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The big mistake in how we talk about regulations
Most of our public discussions about regulations exist to erase them, rather than understand that they aren’t what’s in the way of progress.
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What’s their angle? —for Advent 2A
John the Baptist responds to the Pharisees and Sadducees with an incredulity we must notice. That it isn’t about defensiveness, but justice.
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Winnow — sorting out what is worth keeping
We have a variety of things we prioritize in our decision making. What the gospel focuses on is not utility, but a righteous present.
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Giving in Love — Jesus’s Alternative to Fear
As tempests swirl and hatred flows around us, Jesus reminds us that we already know the way to live, the way to be is to love generously.
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Apocalyptic Urgency—for Advent 1A
Jesus tells his followers to do something more than prepare: to feel an urgency, to be ready, for the need is urgent and ongoing.
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Left Behind — remembering the purpose
This week, Jesus offers an apocalyptic vision based in justice, not the rapture — a vision that brings hope for the real world.
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Modern Apocalypse — the Crucifixion and redeeming love
Seeing the cross at the end of the liturgical year is an apocalyptic vision. It reveals empire’s commitment to power and God’s to love.
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Some meandering thoughts on “elections have consequences.”
There’s a phrase that seems sensible. We say that elections have consequences, which is only half true, and deceptively not.
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