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John’s not so sure about Jesus (Advent 3A)
The gospel for the third week of Advent (year A) is messy, because we may not be sure what Jesus is trying to say.
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Greatness—toughness and path-straighening
The temptation in this gospel is to hear Jesus talking up toughness as virtuous—rather than normal for a prophet.
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Here’s Johnny! (Advent 2A)
In the gospel for Advent 2A, we are introduced to John the Baptist; who proceeds to spit truth that we aren’t ready for.
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Between — More from John the Baptist
This lectionary jump could be fruitful if we’re willing to first recognize the jump. And then, take what John has to say seriously.
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Between — Back to John the Baptist
All this jumping around in the lectionary is making me dizzy. Now we’re back to John the Baptist. But a question remains unanswered.
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Seeing & Believing
When we find John the Baptist imprisoned, we may be tempted to settle on his doubt. But doubt isn’t his problem. He’s already convinced.
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Between — From Prophet to Pessimist
The story of John the Baptist gives us a new lens of skepticism as he sits in prison totally unaware of the work Jesus is really up to.
