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Pentecost 21B: Disarm with Subservience

Posted on October 13, 2021 by John

The readings for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost are: Old Testament       Isaiah 53:4–12 Psalm                    Psalm 91:9–16 New Testament      Hebrews 5:1–10 Gospel                   Mark 10:35–45 Years ago I heard a young woman describe a tense encounter she had … Continue reading →

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Pentecost 13B: Real Enemy, Real Weapon

Posted on August 24, 2021 by John

The Readings for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost are… Old Testament       Joshua 24:1–2a, 14–18 Psalm                    Psalm 34:15–22 New Testament      Ephesians 6:10–20 Gospel                   John 6:56–69 The Ephesians lesson tells us life involves combat, not with flesh and … Continue reading →

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Who Told You That You Were Naked?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by John

This Sunday’s first reading is the familiar story of Adam and Eve and the “first sin” in Genesis 3. The central verse is when God asks Adam, who, with Eve, is hiding from God,  where he is. Adam explains that … Continue reading →

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