John the Baptist
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On Second-Guessing the Way—for Advent 3A
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3 min read
The encounter between John the Baptist’s followers and Jesus is instructive for us, helping relieve our own insecurities about faith.
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What’s their angle? —for Advent 2A
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2 min read
John the Baptist responds to the Pharisees and Sadducees with an incredulity we must notice. That it isn’t about defensiveness, but justice.
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Winnow — sorting out what is worth keeping
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2 min read
We have a variety of things we prioritize in our decision making. What the gospel focuses on is not utility, but a righteous present.
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Between Advent 3 + 4 (Year C)
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4 min read
Preparing for Advent 4C, we get a look at a parallel birth story that is a delightful companion to the famous Christmas story.
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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.
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Why this is the good news we hate to hear
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9 min read
The good news offered by John the Baptist is a message against exploitation, fraud, and abuse that is normal to the powerful.