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Year A Epiphany 7: How to be perfect
There is good news in the fact that the Lord our God is holy. There is grace in the perfection of our heavenly Father, and we wouldn’t want any lesser kind of god. But what do we make of these … Continue reading
Seasonal affair
The seagulls are returning from wherever it is that seagulls go when the lake, luminous lover, has frozen them out, but they seem chastened; they sound subdued, touch her gingerly, testing the waters.
Crib Goch, and other melodramatic metaphors
On a knife edge, the threat of falling shrouded in a misty pall, each step a battle of will over fear. Others stride across a broad thoroughfare; I snarl at their sunny backs; gravity has grappled me to the rock.
Year A Epiphany 6: Choose life
Jesus said, “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.” Gruesome stuff. What does he mean by it? I remember when our eldest child was newborn, and sleeping in my arms in the living room in front … Continue reading
Custody of the eyes
Jesus said, “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.” Gruesome stuff. And what on earth does he mean by it? I remember when our youngest child was newborn, and sleeping in my arms in the living … Continue reading
Posted in lectionary reflection, sermon preparation
Tagged Matthew 5:21-37, Year A Epiphany 6
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Happy valentine
A heart labyrinth design for Valentine’s Day (I’ve also used them as prayer aids for cardiac patients and others). Although I didn’t consciously plan it that way, I like the way that the two sides can be read either as … Continue reading
Posted in holy days, image, labyrinth
Tagged heart, labyrinth, prayer, Valentine's Day
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It’s still cold
Water pipes slamming, cranking out icy fury: I know how they feel.
Year A Epiphany 5: salt
If rock salt comes from rocks (hence the salt mines), and sea salt comes from the sea, where does table salt come from? Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.” But … Continue reading
the light of the world
When you hide your face, the sky falls. Stars burn cold; the sun slumps, refusing to rise to the occasion; the moon gapes like a dumb rock. When you look away, ashen shadows coat everything with their fingerless touch. Turn … Continue reading
Posted in lectionary reflection, poetry, sermon preparation
Tagged light, Matthew 5:13-20
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