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Year A Advent 2: Snakes and other stories

There are a lot of snakes in today’s readings. In Isaiah, a small child plays over the nests of asps and adders. In Matthew, John the Baptizer calls the Pharisees a brood of vipers. Now, a quick survey of biblical … Continue reading

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Broody vipers

“John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You broody vipers!” (Luke 3:7 … almost)

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