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Pentecost 19B: The Child’s Way through Propaganda

Posted on September 30, 2021 by John

The readings for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost are: Old Testament      Genesis 2:18–24 Psalm                    Psalm 8 New Testament     Hebrews 1:1–4, 2:5–12 Gospel                   Mark 10:2–16 The Pharisees tested Jesus. They were confused by the hot topic of … Continue reading →

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Love, Not Loopholes: Reflections on Mark 10:2-16

Posted on October 3, 2012 by John

W. C. Fields wasn’t the only one who to read the Bible “looking for loopholes.” The Pharisees were noted experts in God’s law codes, and yet they wanted to know Jesus’ opinion: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce … Continue reading →

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