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The uncomfortable truth about preaching the apocalypse
The first challenge of preaching a challenging gospel is that people in the Attraction Era are able to avoid being challenged.
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On Literal and Metaphorical—for Proper 15B
This week’s gospel reflection is about how we take the meaning of an image, its linguistic challenge, and what we need to focus on.
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The other Literalism is just as stifling
We all recognize the problem with literal interpretations. But there is another kind of literalism that fails in exactly the same way.
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Between Proper 18 + 19 (Year A)
While this week’s gospel may feel straightforward, how we get to it is essential. And like Peter, we may stumble into the right answer.
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A Jesus Compass
The idea of needing to know what to do and where to go is so natural. This is why Jesus says we already know.
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Plenty of Road
Lent is a season of discipline. This week’s gospel is a real test for our ability to keep our focus on the goal.
