Reflections (Page 6)

Jesus' spirit of abundance and extravagance invited his followers into a lifestyle of radical generosity that we, too, can take up.

Jesus' vision of church was probably more like that of a circus than an institution. This provides us with inspiration and challenge as we strive to "be church" in the world.

Jesus said that "no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah." What might that "sign" mean for our spiritual journey?

The biblical tradition that Jesus draws from is steeped in the idea of repair. Yet this is not an easy or popular path to go down.

In his life an ministry, Jesus took on the task of making the lives and pain of the most marginalized more visible to the people around him.

We all need forms of enjoyment and fun in our lives. And yet, many of our forms of enjoyment often cost others and the planet dearly.

Now more than ever, the LGBTQ+ community needs everyone to be involved in creating safe, vibrant community.

As we collectively celebrate Juneteenth, we are invited into the ongoing work of liberation and freedom in our world.

In the story of Genesis, God creates the endpoints of male and female but also every identity in between and calls it all good.

When the disciples ask Jesus to teach them about God, he essentially tells them to "pay attention to nature."

Mary is celebrated as the Mother of the Church. May we reclaim her radical witness and the role and leadership of women.

Jesus told his followers that they will have trouble living in the world. This may mean that we have to keep raising difficult questions - personally and collectively.