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”
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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”