Glory
Glory* is one of those weird, special, Christian-ish words that rarely gets used in everyday life. While the official definition has something to do with praise and honor, in my mind it is always connected with light. A long, long time ago, when I lived in Jerusalem, I became friendly with a woman that I […]
Looking for Leadership
When we got a computer link for making paper palm fronds to wave in front of our computer screens, it seemed rather silly to me, but I did it as a spiritual practice in order to be part of my distanced community. Then, as I hunted for scissors, I realized how hungry I am for […]
Respond to Rejection
Jesus, resolved to remain faithful to his call, even unto death, “sets his face toward Jerusalem.”* On his way he intends to pass through Samaria as Jews often do on their way to and from feast days in Jerusalem. He sends an advance team of disciples to Samaria before he is to pass through. They […]