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There Will Always Be Enough Love If We Give It Generously
When Mary anoints Jesus, she embodies the extravagant love of Jesus in the world - a love that is meant to be shared with everyone.
What Do We Want To Be Saved From?
On Palm Sunday, Jesus aligned himself with the excluded, and confronted the political forces of empire that crush so many people.
Love With A Backbone
While often sentimentalized in our culture, gospel love is an active force that seeks justice and care for neighbor - even our enemies.
“I Rest In The Grace Of The World, And Am Free”
Jesus returns to the wilderness to remember who he is, what he is here for and to find strength for the journey.
An Unbreakable Bond That Reverberates Through The Ages
We are reminded in today's readings of our deep kinship and connection - with the past and the future - and to remember that bond.
Co-Conspirators For The Beloved Community
No matter how the world looks, God continues to do something new and surprising. Our job is to notice and cooperate with it like Mary did.
That Vast Loving Presence
Complaints, while part of the human experience, make us forget the vast loving presence and blessings that exist all around us.
Unless And Until We Engage Patriarchy More Fully, Our Heroes Will Continue To Fail Us
Addressing patriarchy, sexism and harm against women is part and parcel of our discipleship call to create beloved community.
Alive But Still Bound
When Lazarus came out of the tomb, he was alive but still bound. What still keeps us bound that needs to be released?
Working Through The Full Spectrum Of Human Emotion
Our scriptural tradition presents us with the full array of human emotion and action. May we have the courage to stay steady and open through it all.
Making Up Stories In Our Heads
In today's readings we hear people plotting harm against others. This should give us pause to explore the stories we tell about others.
Everyday People With No Speaking Lines Who Impact History
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph - a man who took the ordinary seriously and lived a life of extraordinary faith.