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Confrontation
The image of the shepherd challenges the comfortable, moderate church to be responsible for our common safety.
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The tougher reading (Easter 4A)
Lectionary preachers have a challenge in Easter 4A. A choice between economics and safety. And none of it feels safe.
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A Shepherd and a Gate
In our reading, Jesus switches metaphors. From one we like to one that is more troubling. But it doesn’t have to be.
