Tag: Proper 28C

  • To live in the love of God — for Proper 28C

    To live in the love of God — for Proper 28C

    In this challenging gospel, Jesus invites his followers to not just endure, but to keep up the purpose: living, loving, and being.

  • The Way Through

    The Way Through

    When we hear Jesus’s apocalyptic talk, we often shut down. Which means we avoid hearing the good news itself.

  • Talking About Devastation (Proper 28C)

    Talking About Devastation (Proper 28C)

    In Temple destruction and community division, Jesus paints a frightening picture with the reminder to not fear it.

  • Beyond a Temple

    Beyond a Temple

    We hear Jesus talk about division and the destruction of the Temple with a sense of fear while he offers hope.

  • Set Free

    Set Free

    The gospel challenges us to show up when it’s hard, not pretend false neutrality absolves us of any responsibility for the world around us.

  • This is where the church stands

    This is where the church stands

    At convention this year, our bishop (she’s our bishop for 6 months more!) spoke to the difference between a homily and a sermon. There is no “official” difference between the two. There are no experts to tell us such things anymore, not in this age when truth is so refuted and facts are indeed a…