Tag Archives: Paul

Pentecost 6–A New Age People

Posted on July 8, 2020 by John

The Second Reading for this coming Sunday is Romans 8:1-11, which begins with this: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set … Continue reading →

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Pentecost 5 Racist? Who me?

Posted on June 30, 2020 by John

The second reading for the Fifth Sunday of Pentecost is Romans 7.15-25a     When I hear people of color today cry out against systemic racism, I want to reply, “I’m not racist.” I want to object that this country … Continue reading →

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Pentecost 4: The Slavery That Frees

Posted on June 22, 2020 by John

Romans 6:12-23   This Sunday is a call to the slavery that frees us for life.   Some people are all about “freedom.” But they haven’t the foggiest idea what that means. In this pandemic they have become slaves to … Continue reading →

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