BlessedAll Saints; Luke 6:20-31, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 8:1-3Jesus said to his disciples:“Blessed are you who are poorfor yours is the kingdom of God.”They wandered the roads with him,having no place to lay their heads.He sent the twelve through the villages,to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal,telling them to take nothing for the journeyContinue reading “Blessed”
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The House was Filled with the Fragrance
The House was Filled with the FragranceLent 5; John 12:1-11Whether or not he robs the common purse,his carping words steal beauty from her choice,and try to rob her of her hard won placeat Jesus’ feet, although her act gives voiceto gratitude for brother’s life restoredand grief prophetic of their teacher’s death.The ones who come toContinue reading “The House was Filled with the Fragrance”
Faith on Earth
Faith on Earth Pentecost 19; Luke 18:1-14 “And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” If the faithful grow weary in prayer while the powers continue unjust, will he find faith on earth? If we cry out in private for change, but in public hide out in the crowd,Continue reading “Faith on Earth”
The Sacrament of Anointing Jesus
The Sacrament of Anointing Jesus Lent 5; John 12: 1-8 In every gospel such a one appears: a woman who anoints his feet or head, prophetic, or contrite with heartfelt tears, or grateful for one risen from the dead. So intimate, extravagant and brave, expressing love in that embodied way: compassion that prepared him forContinue reading “The Sacrament of Anointing Jesus”
The Healing of Women
The Healing of Women Pentecost 5 Mark 5:21-43When Jesus heals, he seeks to make us whole:he healed the flow of blood the woman borefor twelve long years, but also healed her soul.Her shame was lifted, she need hide no more.Did Jesus feel his power go out to allthose women judged unclean who hide in fearandContinue reading “The Healing of Women”
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