climate change – Barb, poet priest

Jesus lifted Up Draws Us to Himself

Jesus Lifted Up Draws Us to HimselfLent 5; John 12:20-33The crowd had thought his glory would be power.He chose to ride a donkey as foretold, but though they shouted: “Blessings on the King!”he knew their expectations soon would sour.But when some Greeks were drawn to seek him out,he saw it as a sign his hourContinue reading “Jesus lifted Up Draws Us to Himself”

Season of Despair or Hope

Season of Despair or Hope Advent 1, Luke 21:25-38 Yes, now there’s distress among nations on earth, and signs in creation that few eyes dare see. There’s fear and foreboding, and pain before birth, but hidden growth waits in each season-bared tree. Apocalypse now or the kingdom come near? The promise of summer or portentContinue reading “Season of Despair or Hope”