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Everything Exposed To The Light Becomes Visible
In these readings we are encouraged to open the eyes of our heart so that wonder, joy, pain and privilege may become more visible to us.
Happy Or Blessed?
Our gospel story today invites us to think about what truly makes us happy and how we might come to know that we are loved.
You Have Faith, Use It
Our faith tradition clearly tells us to love neighbor and self. Jesus showed us what this looked like and asks us to do the same.
I Have Sent You All My Servants And Prophets
Jesus is the "stronger one" who has come to overturn the social order and usher in a world based on justice and equity.
Balancing Structure And Story
In our scriptural tradition, we witness a balance of structure and story - providing us with the law as well as collective memory.
Taking Orders From Higher Authority
A large part of our faith journey is to remain true to our principles and not be assimilated and compromised by our culture.
The Exhaustion of the Prophets
Lent is a time to engage in prophetic work - letting God's unconditional love speak to and through us in the world.
Is God Here Or Not?
In the story of the Woman at the Well, we receive teachings about crossing barriers, affirming women and listening to marginalized voices.
The Dynamics Of Repair, Healing And Forgiveness
In what may be Jesus' most famous story of the Prodigal Son, we hear about repair, healing and forgiveness and are called to do the same.
The Power Of The People Is Stronger Than The People In Power
When Jesus went up against power, he encountered pushback. In our action for climate justice we will face the same and must press on.
The Chasms That We Have Learned To Live With
Our readings today call us to bridge and, ultimately, fill in the chasms that separate us in the world and tend to one another.
The Cost(s) Of Discipleship
Jesus counsels his followers to cultivate a heart of service and accept the costs of discipleship that come with this journey.