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Jerusalem, We Have a Problem
We have here one of the most problematic parables that Jesus was ever said to have uttered. It would have not been surprising, upon listing to this parable, for one of the disciples to have muttered, “Jerusalem, we have a problem.” This teaching is… Continue Reading “Jerusalem, We Have a Problem”
Missing
We have all lost something from time to time. I could sure identify with my dad this last month. I remember that we would scour his bedroom hunting for a lost hearing aid. The search would soon move into the bathroom, the kitchen and… Continue Reading “Missing”
LIFE AND GOOD, DEATH AND EVIL
There’s an old freedom song from the 60s we used to sing. Sometimes, still, I hear it today. When I read todays passage from Luke’s gospel, that old song bubbled right up in my mind. Ain’t gonna let nobody turn me ‘round, Turn me… Continue Reading “LIFE AND GOOD, DEATH AND EVIL”
Strive to Enter the Narrow Gate
Strive to enter the narrow gate. That sounds like a lot of work. Actual effort. I must confess that my early college career was not stellar by any sense of the word. I can still hear my kindly German teacher, Frau Bluske, telling me… Continue Reading “Strive to Enter the Narrow Gate”
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
It has been said that the past is never past. Our history, for good or ill continues to live in and through us. When I was in the Army, stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, I discovered that my U.S. history… Continue Reading “A Great Cloud of Witnesses”
Stuff
As we were preparing to leave for an errand, I opened the trunk of my old Buick and one of my sons looked in. Shaking his head, he asked, “Dad, does the landfill company pay you rent to keep their stuff in your car?” … Continue Reading “Stuff”
We are Bold to Pray
The other day a young fellow came to the house to change the batteries in our pendants. Those are the things given to us at Pilgrim Place to alert the staff should we fall and can’t get up. Or worse yet, have an emergency… Continue Reading “We are Bold to Pray”
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
It was a most glorious moment when that team of women won the Women’s World Cup. I cannot forget the ecstatic glow on the face of Megan Rapinoe. Yes, glorious it was. But what brought a catch in my throat and a tear to… Continue Reading “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Does Not Wisdom Not Call?
Last year at St. Francis, it was Deacon Pat who had the honors of preaching on Trinity Sunday. I did not envy her. Trinity Sunday is the most problematic Sunday in the liturgical year for a preacher. She could have been forgiven for having… Continue Reading “Does Not Wisdom Not Call?”
We Can’t Go On Like This
Last Thursday Lawrence O’Donnell had a segment on Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway play, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” In it, Atticus Finch is the lawyer for the black defendant, Tom Robinson, accused of raping a white woman, however Judge Taylor knows that Tom is in fact… Continue Reading “We Can’t Go On Like This”
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