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Christ the King C: Woe to Shepherds Who Scatter

Posted on November 15, 2022 by John

The readings for this Christ the King Sunday are Old Testament      Jeremiah 23:1–6 Psalm                    Luke 1:68–79 or Psalm 46 New Testament     Colossians 1:11–20 Gospel                   Luke 23:33–43 Jeremiah proclaims a divine oracle of woe unto those who … Continue reading →

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Easter C: Easter’s “Already”

Posted on April 13, 2022 by John

The readings for Easter Sunday are: First Reading        Acts 10:34–43 or Isaiah 65:17–25 Psalm                    Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24 New Testament      1 Corinthians 15:19–26 or Acts 10:34–43 Gospel                   John 20:1–18 or Luke 24:1–12 Let us allow Luke to … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2 B: Recipe for a Pandemic New Year’s Eve Party

Posted on December 31, 2020 by John

I write this blog post on New Year’s Eve. Battle scarred by this year past you may be tempted to party like there’s no tomorrow. You may want to rip off your mask, hug a room full of strangers, drink … Continue reading →

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Pentecost 19A: God’s Terrible, Terrific Expectations

Posted on October 11, 2020 by John

This Sunday’s Gospel reading is Matthew 22:1-14, the Parable of the Wedding Banquet.   As we listen to Jesus as church members, we are generally okay with the first part. The king is God, the son is Jesus, the banquet … Continue reading →

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Gathering, Scattering and Being Church

Posted on June 11, 2010 by John

While teachers and dogmaticians sometimes twist the meaning of the Bible, it does reflect a God who gathers. The church should follow the Lord in this. Continue reading →

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