Lent (Page 14)

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.

God calls us to advocate for the moor and marginalized - especially those who are homeless. They do not deserve second-class treatment.

Today's readings remind us of the importance of water and how it is essential to life

In the book of Isaiah as well the gospel, we are counseled to have faith

God's vision for the world is that we will not only be physically free but psychologially and emotionally free from harm

Jesus invites us today to be humble and to not think of ourselves as better (or worse) than anyone else

Mary says yes to a plan that she only partially understands and invites us to do the same in our own faith lives

The work of liberation in the world may easily go unrecognized or even opposed by us because it might push up against our privilege, convenience or worldview.