Public Shalom – Jan. 21, 2021
“The consequences of justice and righteousness is shalom, an enduring Sabbath of joy and well-being. But the alternative is injustice and oppression, which lead inevitably to turmoil and anxiety, with no chance of well-being… Shalom is never the private property of the few.” -Walter Brueggemann, Peace: Living Toward a Vision, pg. 18-20
The Common Good – Sept. 2, 2019
“Mature people, at their best, are people who are committed to the common good that reaches beyond private interest, transcends sectarian commitments, and offers human solidarity.” -Walter Brueggemann, Journey to the Common Good
Only Wonder – Nov. 16, 2018
“Sink your generosity deep into our lives that your muchness may expose our false lack that endlessly receiving we may endlessly give so that the world may be made Easter new, without greedy lack, but only wonder… Finish your creation, in wonder, love and praise. Amen.” -Walter Brueggemann
Thanks – Aug. 23, 2018
“So my final comment is this: the church is the only community in the world that has as its central symbolic act, an act that is called, “Thanks.” The Eucharist. You know Eucharist is Greek for “Thanks.” And participation in the Eucharist is an act of gratitude for the abundance that the creator God gives […]
