Third Sunday after Easter Day – 30th April 2017
FAITH AS UNKNOWING: We are often tempted not to trust in God but to trust in our faith tradition of trusting in God. They are not the same thing! Talking (and preaching) about Christians and theologians who trusted in God is a clever way to (personally) avoid the experience itself, to avoid encounter Read More... from Third Sunday after Easter...
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Easter Day – 16 April 2017
One of the most famous sermons of the Middle Ages was given by an anonymous monk who announced he was going to preach on “Agape” or the “Love of God.” The sermon was to take place on Saturday evening, just before dusk. Instead of mounting the pulpit, however, the monk sat silently Read More... from Easter Day – 16 April...
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Palm Sunday – 9 April 2017
Though we remember with a combined retelling of the passion – the gospel set for today is actually Matthew 26:14—27: It would be good to contemplate Matthews version of events over the next few days. 66. Once again I found the following reflection, from “Seasons of the Spirit” (Mediacom) helpful as I Read More... from Palm Sunday –...
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Fifth Sunday in Lent – 2nd April 2017
I was touched by a poem by Robert Browning Hamilton, as I pondered the readings for this Sunday. I was reminded that in our darkest moments Jesus not only walks with us, but also weeps! Perhaps at our happiest we do not feel the need for further companionship… but in those Read More... from Fifth Sunday in Lent – 2nd April...
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