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Time for a Clean Sweep
Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2011 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:1 Advent is the beginning of the end of all in us that is not yet Christ.  — Thomas Merton My theory about major house cleaning works like this: if […]
Advent: A Time for Re-Forming
Lectionary Reflection, First Sunday in Advent, Year B
November 27, 2011
This Sunday’s lessons offer many options for fresh approaches to Advent. Now is the time to invite people into a spiritual season of re-formation, contemplation, readiness, and action. (Photo by BLW Photography used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
For Granted– From Whence Cometh Your Food?
JUST LIVING Blog Have you started your preparation and cooking for Thanksgiving yet? For most of us here in North America, the meal will be a dandy one replete with family recipes, everyone’s favorites, and a table or buffet filled with delicacies. Even those who will be sharing community meals or serving in shelters and […]
Ultimate Reality: Goats, Sheep, and Judge Jesus
Christ the King Sunday, November 20, 2011
Lectionary Reflection
Sheep, goats, Jesus, and judgment–it’s the stuff of human wonder and worry. Maybe we’re missing the point when we scratch our heads and ponder which critter we really are. What is Jesus really getting at in this week’s gospel lesson?
For Granted: $10 Jeans and Just Consumption
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Are $10 jeans really a bargain? Our blogger contemplates Black Friday and consumption in light of stewardship and justice. (Photo by gadgetdude used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Fear Factor vs. Faith Factor
22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Lectionary Reflection “The master was furious. ‘That’s a terrible way to live. It’s criminal to live cautiously like that! If you knew I was after the best, why did you do less than the least?’ Matthew 25:26 (The Message) The parable of the talents has always made me uncomfortable. […]
For Granted–Groceries & Financial Preparedness
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A trip to the grocery store reminds our blogger that her daughter’s financial health and preparedness are not to be taken for granted. (Photo by gmnonic used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!
For Granted–Frugal Finds
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No more will our blogger take for granted her spouse’s ability to find useful and frugal items that meet a need perfectly. Read on for the story of the $3.00 food processor. (Photo: Rob Blezard)
In the Company of Saints
Lectionary Reflection for All Saints Sunday
November 6, 2011
Beloved Children of God, rejoice and be glad! When we gather at God’s table, when we share God’s love, and when we are God’s hands and feet in the world, we are in the company of saints. (Photo by Klearchos Kapoutsis used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Christians in the Catbird Seat?
20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper A26, Lectionary Reflection October 30, 2011 “All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.†Matthew 23:3 Do you sit in the “catbird seatâ€? If so, at least according to Jesus, you may soon find yourself in for a mighty fall. Jesus offers a […]
