Episodes
Friday Feb 23, 2018
"Good News, Bad News" - A Reflection for The Second Sunday in Lent, Year B
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Dear Friends,
As we all learned very early in Sunday school, the word “gospel” literally means “good news.” Yet this week’s gospel is full of words that sound like really bad news, words like: suffering… rejection… losing your life… and carrying your cross. No wonder Peter tries to straighten Jesus out. Peter wants happy talk. He wants miracles. He wants a macho-Messiah… who seizes power, crushes his enemies and rewards his friends. At least that’s what Peter thinks the Messiah ought to be doing. But Jesus has a different idea...
Saturday Feb 17, 2018
"Jump Starting Lent" - A Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, Year B
Saturday Feb 17, 2018
Saturday Feb 17, 2018
Dear Friends,
There are times when scripture seems to run on and on to make a single point. This week's gospel is not one of those times. It is rapid fire, brief and to the point. In a single line, Jesus is jump starting us into Lent: The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe in the good news. Every phrase, every word packs a powerful message: Get ready. The Christ has come. He calls us to eternal life...
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