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Sacrifice and Love — the Tragedy in the Crucifixion
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9 min read
The challenge of the crucifixion, of gathering on Good Friday, is allowing ourselves to remember, to face the sin of the world, to redeem it all.
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The Tempting Away From God — for Lent 1A
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2 min read
The temptation in the wilderness isn’t a mere trick or a promise of true power, but a false invitation to abandon the very love of God.
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Remember — how the Passion reminds us of our purpose
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8 min read
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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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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Singing a song of revolution
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9 min read
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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Reminding of Grace
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9 min read
The crowd’s encounter with John the Baptist in the wilderness opens up questions for all people of faith to explore and learn from.