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From a human perspective, Jesus’ significance runs backward. It is in the light of the empty tomb that we see the meaning of the events of Holy Week. Four Years Ago As I was preparing to write this reflection, I … Continue reading
Mark’s Little Apocalypse is God’s promise to unmake the world founded on systems of injustice and remake it into a kingdom of peace and justice. God’s Triumph This glimpse at the end of time signifies the sprint to the end … Continue reading
Does Jesus celebrate the piety of the widow who gives everything to the temple, or is he condemning those responsible for her poverty in the first place? Or both? And what does he want us to do? The Call to … Continue reading
Are your things—property and person—yours or someone else’s? We, as represented by the tenants and taxpayers in Mark 12, believe that what we have is ours. Jesus teaches us that everything is God’s, and we are temporary stewards of it. … Continue reading
Before Jesus reaches Jerusalem for his triumphal entry, the Gospel of Mark includes three distinct but related stories. What binds these stories together is service: love in action that puts the well-being of others above yourself. Called to Service During … Continue reading
When approached by a rich man, Jesus responds to this Torah-following person with love and a call: to be his disciple. But for the man, the cost is too high. Lent has begun, and with it we have moved from … Continue reading
Jesus asks his disciples the critical question, “Who do you say that I am?” How would you answer that question today? Well, the end of the Epiphany season is here, and Lent is nigh. As such, the passage assigned in … Continue reading
The assigned passage from Mark 6 contains three short episodes: Jesus in Nazareth, the mission of the Twelve, and the murder of John the Baptist. Which will you choose? One of the main tricks this week is to choose which … Continue reading
In these stories of two daughters, Jesus’ ministry for the kingdom of God is interrupted, with the best results possible. The Power of the Kingdom Last week, we started our products’ theme of “The Power of the Kingdom,” and we … Continue reading
In this odd and possibly uncomfortable story, Jesus proves that his authority extends beyond illness and nature to the spiritual realm, at the cost of a community’s economy. Underway This week marks the third Sunday after Epiphany, and our tour … Continue reading