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Seeking sanctuary
Last week, the office set of church keys went missing. We tried hard to discover them, but after a decent interval of searching and waiting for a miraculous appearance, I gave in and called the food pantry guest who had … Continue reading
Weary blessings
I apologize for skipping last week’s lectionary-based blessing post. I was overwhelmed by the choices – All Saints’ or Proper 27? Track 1 or Track 2? Narrative Lectionary or RCL? Actually, that last one’s a bit of red herring, because … Continue reading
The next day
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday, the sun was shining and the weather was warm as I crossed the street to cast my vote in the presidential election. I didn’t get a whole lot of sleep last night; stayed … Continue reading
Election day prayer
“My kingdom is not of this world, you say, yet, “The kingdom of God is at hand.” And so we wait, and watch, and vote, and pray, “Thy kingdom come,” all the while hoping that each small act of kindness, … Continue reading
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Tagged #election2016, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven
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Overwhelming
I am considering the word “overwhelmed.” I cannot unsee the news photography: cars sinking, dramatic rescues, coffins floating down streets overwhelmed by the Flood; an airbag deployed, overspilling its plastic cage, overwhelming the object of its zealous protection; she is … Continue reading
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Martha & Mary
There is so much to be done: the sweeping of the streets, the hanging of bags full of plasma, saline, the careful placement of Kleenex. There are so many distractions: tanks and trucks, bullets and bombs, the cleaning of windows … Continue reading
Posted in current events, lectionary reflection, poetry, prayer, sermon preparation
Tagged gun violence, Luke 10:38-42, Nice, terrorism, Turkey, Year C Proper 11
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“Do not be overcome by evil”
… “but overcome evil with good.” Continue reading
Posted in current events, lectionary reflection, meditation, poetry, prayer
Tagged Daily Office, Nice, Romans 12:9-21, terrorism
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PokemonGO to the RNC
Are Pokeballs on the list of restricted items within the secure zone? Continue reading
Year C Proper 10: who is my neighbour? (read: which lives matter?)
It’s not a pretty story about being kind to people. Put it back into its context, in which Jesus is asked the question, not by a devoted disciple seeking enlightenment, but by a cynic trying to trip him up, looking … Continue reading
Samaritans and street vendors
Here’s what happens: the priest looks back and sees the Levite pass by. Their eyes meet. They are of the same tribe, and their unspoken concurrence in the decision not to stop reinforces itself in that consecrated moment of collusion, … Continue reading
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Tagged Good Samaritan
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