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Reluctance and Commands—for Proper 25A
When Jesus tells the lawyer that loving God and our neighbor as ourselves is the greatest commandment, are we truly with him?
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How our limited imagination gets stuck on taxes
When asked about the Law and paying taxes, Jesus gives a response many are far too eager to see as supporting separation.
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Rejected—and the morality of rejecting in return
Rejection is a prime example of something we hate experience and seem to love doing to others. Even when we don’t want to.
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The challenge of talking about division
There are few things that give us more anxiety as a people than talking about the things that divide us. Then Jesus does.
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Between Easter 6 + 7 (Year A)
Jesus continues preparing the disciples for his departure. With a dire warning of his own, and their coming persecution.
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The Name of Jesus
In celebrating the Feast of the Holy Name, we are addressing, not that Jesus was named, but that his name matters.
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It Means Saving
In reflecting on the naming of Jesus, we may be drawn into the details and forget the power in the name for us.
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What do you seek?
After being confronted by followers of John the Baptist, Jesus reminds them this whole project is way bigger than that.