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The Widow and Unjust Judge (Proper 24C)
Jesus tells a parable about persistence in the midst of fear and oppression. A story, not only of angst, but of hope.
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Persistence as an act of resistance
We often isolate the need to persist from the experience of oppression. But it is the demand for justice that fuels it.
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The Rise of Process over Substance
The decisions of the 2021-22 Supreme Court term have been a nightmare. But they reveal that justice isn’t their goal.
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The Law Doesn’t Convict
We often treat the laws we all live by as neutral and self-enforcing. They are neither. All laws are written, legislated, and enforced by humans. Often with very different understandings of what they mean. Therefore laws don’t simply arrive. Nor do they simply begin – or pre-exist us. And we all know that laws don’t…
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And the darkness will not overcome us
My original homily for tonight was going to be light. In part because this day brings out the heady in me. It has a rich history that I am a geek to share as often as possible. But given the events at the capital today, I think we need something a little different. Because this…
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For ever, for ever, for ever, for ever, they shall see God.
Teresa’s story reminds us of the challenge of power. And how Jesus invites us to flip it over. To seek righteousness.
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The Best in Christian Witness
The ministry of service, justice, and love has long been far less important to us than power, security and certainty.
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For laborers deserve their food
The slogans of our world can help us better understand the mandates of our faith. That we are called to better the circumstances of our neighbors. to understand Jesus we have to trySaint Barnabas | Matthew 10:7-16 We don’t know a lot about Barnabas, of course. His place in tradition is dwarfed by Paul. And…