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Working Together
Jesus looks at all of the people and he sees a whole—all of the people together—who need help and people to help.
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It’s not about leadership exactly
This week’s gospel is too easily taken as a reflection on leadership, or the need for better leaders. That’s not it.
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Harassed and Helpless
When Jesus shows sympathy for the people who are “like sheep without a shepherd” do we ever think to ask why they are?
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The Cost of Silence
The root of discipleship is in sacrifice–a concept which, much like acknowledging white supremacy and racism, is a truth we’d rather avoid.