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Toiling In Vain
Our readings today highlight the fact that people let us down and disappoint us. We are called to love anyway.
The Only Appropriate Response Is Generosity
Jesus tells his disciples that the poor will always be with them. How do we understand what this might mean for us today.
Prepared To Walk The Road Ahead Of Him
In our reading today, Jesus is hailed as a "king" by the crowds. but he is not the kind of king that everyone was expecting.
Never Again Shall They Be Divided
Ezekiel articulated a dream of a safe and secure world for Israel. May we work for a safe, secure world for everyone.
Things Come Together And They Fall Apart
There is much suffering in life that we don't understand - especially when there is some form of relational rupture.
What’s in a name?
God changes Abram's names to reflect a new reality. So, too, do we embrace as new reality as we call ourselves a child of God.
Finding Something To Live For
Following our faith will inevitably demand that we take a position which may cost us. What are we willing to sacrifice for it?
Take A Deep Breath And Don’t Close Down
In order to heal from what ails us, we must face things - just as the Isrealites did in the desert when bitten by snakes.
Countering the Continuum Of Violence Against Women
In today's readings, we are invited - and especially men - to get more active in countering violence against women.
Calling People In
When the religious leaders bring a woman before Jesus for judgement, he refuses to play their games and offers everyone a new way of relating.
A Truth Beyond Control That Must Be Shared
The prophets - who often come from the margins of society - often make us uncomfortable with their clarity and calling.
There Is Nothing Revolutionary About Violence
Hatred and violence are realities that we must contend with in this world and in ourselves. Jesus offers us a new way to address them.