In Luke 24, we experience the gripping narrative of Jesus’ resurrection, filled with profound encounters, unexpected twists and the transformative power of faith.…
Today, we strive to remember. Remember that we are called to move from an identity of burden to one of freedom. Remember even in moments of desperation and trial, we are gifted with God’s provision — of the feast of enough, and the holy meal of remembrance.…
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In Luke 24, we experience the gripping narrative of Jesus’ resurrection, filled with profound encounters, unexpected twists and the transformative power of faith.…
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We might expect that, after denying Christ, Peter would cower in shame. Instead, when he hears the news from the women, he gets up and runs to the tomb. Even after the biggest failures, even after the worst case scenario has happened, can we run toward hope? Like Peter, will we keep…
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Embrace the imperfect and messy aspects of your journey, just as Peter did, and open your heart to what you might learn about Jesus and yourself along the way.…
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Jesus doesn’t seek out trained rabbis and priests to be his disciples; instead, he calls a few Galilean fishermen to follow him and join his ministry. What is the beginning of your faith story? When has God sought you out? …
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Rituals mark sacred turning points in our lives. They can help us make meaning of celebrations, losses, and transitions. As new parents to Jesus, Mary and Joseph could feel weary for what lies ahead, but perhaps these sacred rituals — and those who bear witness to them—bolster them and give…
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Wonder is all around us — can we recognize it? As we learn how to rejoice in a weary world, can we live in a way that allows amazement and wonder to surprise us often? In Psalm 126, those who expect to reap tears are granted a surprise: shouts of…
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As Advent begins, we start by acknowledging the weariness, grief, rage and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for joy. Joy is designed to live in a full house of other emotions. …
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In our humanity, we're all dependent on each other. As Jesus heads to the cross and Simon is recruited to help carry the weight, a reading of Luke 23 invites us to ponder how we depend on others.…
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Few people have a good word to say about hierarchies, and yet we always seek to box people into a top bracket. In today's reading, the disciples fall into the same line of thinking.…
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