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Between the Fifth and Last Sunday of Epiphany (Year B)
The mountaintop event is saturated with the disciples’ confusion. And is the crux of what happens after they come down the mountain.
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Seeing the Bigger Picture
There is so much unsaid in the text. We’ll miss how powerful it is. And how much we already assume is just clearly there.
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So many opportunities
The undercurrent of the early ministry of Jesus is how much opportunity he sees in what is to follow. And in how many see the same.
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Between the Third and Fourth Sunday of Epiphany (Year B)
Before we leave the call stories behind, we should really deal with what they mean for us. And for the gospel itself.
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Called Beyond Tradition
Being called to follow Jesus is an invitation to change. A process that naturally separates us from all that we called home.
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A challenging vision of discipleship
The thing about the call stories is that we take their character for granted. Because we’re in. But they are way bigger than that.
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Called to Share—for Epiphany 3B
The challenge of the call stories for us is that we might not understand exactly what they mean for us. We are called to enjoy a life of service.
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Believe is an active verb
What it means to believe is to live a certain way, not simply believe certain things. It requires a life of difference and effort.