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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 the First and Second Sunday of Lent (Year B)
As Jesus offers his first Passion prediction, he does so knowing that the disciples are afraid to know what it is that they already know.
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Following through confusion
Sometimes what we see in the world isn’t real. Or more precisely, real in the way we imagine it. Because we aren’t actually listening.
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Between Proper 20 + 21 (Year A)
We’re moving into teachings from within the midst of Holy Week. And it is important to give ourselves that context to understand them.
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Dealing with the subjectivity of good and bad
We treat good and bad as absolutes, rather than subjective identifiers of what could be. Which means we can be wrong.
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Between Proper 10 + 11 (Year A)
A couple pieces the lectionary skips over reveal a lot about the texts we’re reading. And much more about ourselves.
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Trinity — dealing with three things at once
The doctrine of the Trinity is a uniquely Christian concept. But its value, in reminding us of our own limits, is invaluable.
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Understood—on the linguistic marvel of Pentecost
The idea of spontaneous multi-lingual speech amazes us. I worry that we miss the point was understanding not speaking.