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Today's readings encourage us to feel our belovedness, receive what other have to give and, in turn, give back to the world.

Jesus' Palm Sunday entrance into Jerusalem was meant to be a counter-demonstration to imperialsm and systems of domination

Jesus faced opposition from from the religious leaders of his day, in part, because they feared what it might mean for their own freedom

In the midst of rejection and difficulty, Jesus returns to the wilderness where he first started his journey to find strength and clarity

God has made a covenant with us to love us fully - in our present and in our past - allowing us to cultivate hope

We are called to make sacrifices in order to follow the path of the God if Israel and the God of Jesus and these might put us at odds with our culture

Part of our Lenten journey is facing the pain and hurt inside of us and working to transform it into something we can use for good

Readings: DN 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; JN 8:12-20 The very long first reading from Daniel tells a tale of male power and abuse against Susanna.  Two of the respected elders intend to sexually assault her and when their plan is interrupted, they accuse her of a moral crime.  Susanna is found guilty based on their testimony, and they were willing to watch her die for their evil intentions.  If Daniel had not spoken up, her death would have been the…

Jesus taught and moved in spaces that were open and accessible to all - sending a clear message about who he wanted to keep company with.

Our faith calls us to ally with those who are targeted and work to create a world where everyone can show up as they are.

In today's post we are invited to rethink our perceptions of God as an angry God and instead focus on and transform our experiences of anger and pain.

During Lent we are called to re-examine what we put our faith in a reconnect with what is real and truly nourishing for us and the planet.