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But deliver us from evil
On our last night there, a storm rolled in. Rolled, as in went through the motions of a steamroller. Continue reading
Guns everywhere?
This is from my first op-ed published in the Plain Dealer: online today at cleveland.com; in print later this week (so I’m told). What does the notion that a trip to the local sports bar requires a concealed weapon do … Continue reading
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A prayer for the next day
This was published July 5th on the Episcopal Cafe. The previous day, I had visited with my new friends: a refugee family from the Congo living in Cleveland. “There will be fireworks,” I told them. “Oh no!” The parents exchanged … Continue reading
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An open letter to the NRA, after *that* recruitment video
You do not have to arm yourselves against me. I am honestly bewildered as to why you are afraid of me, a middle-aged, moderate-radical priest, mother, and cat-lover. Continue reading
Jesus’ health insurance policy
He tried ignoring her. Then, she was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted. Continue reading
Holding fast to an ordinary peace
Whenever we visit the in-laws in the British midlands, my husband’s extended family gathers in a local Indian restaurant for a curry. On one such evening a couple of years ago, the service was, uncharacteristically, rubbish. We were beginning to … Continue reading
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Tagged #LondonBridge, fasting, interfaith, Mayor of London, Ramadan, Sadiq Khan, terrorism
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Holy Comforter
Do not be alarmed by her unpredictability. She knows what she is doing. She speaks your language. She knows your name. Continue reading
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Tagged climate, creation, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, terror, Trinity
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Good
Brooding over the nascent creation; the divine nesting instinct restrained, barely distressing the surface, featherlight, lest its exquisite potential be crushed by the weight of glory.
Statuesque
A sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, 2017 “Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are in every way. For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 17:22-31, Confederacy, John 14:15-21, statues, Year A Easter 6
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Gateway Jesus
The readings are for “Good Shepherd Sunday,” fourth of Easter, 2017 I have some sympathy with Jesus’ original audience, who heard him speak of sheep and shepherds, gates and gatekeepers, and wondered what he might mean. So he tries to … Continue reading
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Tagged Ananias and Sapphira, healthcare, Jesus, way of the cross
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