Living Light and Free
The entirety of God’s realm is ours if only we give away all we own.* Fear attaches to whatever we cannot release, becoming a ruinous mold in the dark isolation of our grasping and clutching. Fear infiltrates our life, alters our breathing and shows up masked as various anxieties and dis-eases. Fear erodes the realm […]
Life Abundant
“The Gospel reading this week* is about someone asking Rabbi Jesus to make his brother divide the family inheritance. As is often the case, Jesus answers with a story. The essential message is “Beware.” Beware of greed, the lure of material abundance, the desire for The More. Why? Because your very soul is at stake. […]
What We Really Long For
Today’s Gospel reading* is one of the most well-known Gospel passages. Jesus returns from a time of prayer, and a disciple asks Jesus to teach them how to pray. In response, Jesus teaches what we know as the Lord’s Prayer, and other wisdom about prayer. Since we have become so familiar with these words, the […]
One Thing Needed
Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem with his disciples, is welcomed by Martha into her home. Mary, Martha’s sister, sits at his feet, as a disciple of her day would, listening to what he has to say. Martha is distracted with all the tasks of hospitality at hand. She comes to Jesus and asks, “Lord, […]