The Last Will Be FirstPentecost 17; Matthew 20:1-16The parables portray a grace-filled worldwhere straying sheep are found, not left to die,where precious seed is with abandon hurledon good ground and where stones and weeds might lie.In graced economies, the last are hired,for one hour’s work receive a whole day’s pay.Those who came first, observing whatContinue reading “The Last Will Be First”
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On Behalf of Random Seed
On Behalf of Random Seed Pentecost 7; Matthew 13:1-9. 18-23 Did Jesus limit how one hears, although he spoke to those with ears? Perhaps his followers explained, and parables became constrained. I guess I must appreciate that Jesus would communicate with literal-minded sons of law as well as friends of metaphor. Although perhaps it seemsContinue reading “On Behalf of Random Seed”
Barb, poet priest 