The Dancing Girl
Giovanni di Paolo, “Head of John the Baptist Presented to Herod” 1454 In today’s Gospel,* a young girl is commanded to entertain her step-father and his important guests. These leering men did not care what this girl might feel as they enjoyed undressing her with their eyes, indulging their lustful imaginations as they watched her […]
Unprepared
I like to be prepared. I jot down notes before medical appointments and work meetings so I don’t forget important points. Each weekend I sit down and plan my meals for the coming week so I can grocery shop for everything I need to have on hand. I have a spreadsheet of items to pack […]
On Healing and Faith
Image: I Will Be Made Well © Jan Richardson The stories of Jesus saying that people were healed because they believed in his power, or that someone else believed it on their behalf,* trouble me. While the power of belief is what makes placebos work, it is all too easy to blame people for lack […]
Unafriad
Rembrandt van Rijn, 1633 Now that the heat of summertime has arrived, I walk my Cavalier pup, Molly, first thing in the day. I would prefer to move slowly into the day sipping coffee. Walking Molly early is sensible though and does have lovely pleasures. The symphony of birdsong is amazing, children are out and […]
