Tag: call

  • The Invitation

    The Invitation

    There’s a part in every story when the hero is invited to do something ridiculous. Something beyond his comprehension or her ability to see. It’s usually something that, if they knew how it all would play out, they’d probably just say, “You know what? I think I’ll pass.” 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany |  John…

  • Bartimaeus

    This Sunday was my first opportunity to preach at my new parish.  And what gospel do I get, but one of the deepest, most revealing stories in Mark–and therefore one of the most difficult. But in my wrestling with this pericope, something was awoken within me.  Something that still has me wrestling. My homily wasn’t…