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Spirit and flesh
Such contortions of the flesh, bearing down in humility before the Spirit, pregnant with the weight of glory, groaning as a child sighs in the dark, sideways, furled in on itself, dreaming the impossible
Posted in lectionary reflection, poetry, prayer
Tagged Romans 8:12-25, Year A Proper 11
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Godsplaining
This, the Christian story, the Gospel story, is the story within which we live, and move, and have our being. This is our story. Continue reading
Wrestling and rest
Why isn’t it easier to live as a saint? Continue reading
Posted in lectionary reflection, sermon
Tagged addiction, Communion, community, Jesus, love, Matthew 11:28-30, Paul, Romans 7:15, year a proper 9
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Jesus’ health insurance policy
He tried ignoring her. Then, she was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted. Continue reading
The Sparrow
For the sparrows that feature in this week’s gospel reading. This poem was first published by the Collegeville Institute’s Bearings. Coincidentally, today I fly to Collegeville. I Sparrow is packing heat. He has taken up residence atop a propane burner … Continue reading
A louder peace
“As you enter the house, greet it. If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.” (Matthew 10:12-13) This is Jesus, instructing his apostles, sending them … Continue reading
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
Posted in current events, lectionary reflection, sermon
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
Posted in current events, lectionary reflection, sermon
Tagged Ananias and Sapphira, healthcare, Jesus, way of the cross
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Cleopas and Fred on the road back from Chicago
Encountering Cleopas and Fred on the road back from Chicago this week, I feel as though their message to me is not to be afraid to continue to risk the truth. Continue reading
Posted in lectionary reflection, sermon
Tagged #Unholy3, Bishops United Against Gun Violence, evangelism, Jesus, road to Emmaus, truth
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