Viet Thanh Nguyen came to the United States in 1975 as a refugee from Vietnam. He was interviewed last night by Christiane Amanpour on PBS. They discussed the current policy of the United States to separate children from their parents if they enter the US "illegally". After playing a clip of Attorney General Jeff Sessions …
A Community of God’s Spirit
Let's start with an interesting contrast of biblical paradigms: Exodus paradigm: Revolution →→ Revelation Pentecost paradigm: Revelation →→ Revolution! The Pentecost paradigm can be illustrated with these two passages from the New Testament. Luke 6:12-19 == Prayer (Solitude) →→ Community →→ Ministry (Mission) Now during those days he went out to the mountain to …
The Fire of Love
What a wonderful wedding yesterday. Wasn’t it? The pomp and pageantry of British royal tradition with a refreshing dose of American energy. Fabulous! And the African-American Episcopal bishop who gave the homily! And that gospel choir singing “Stand By Me”! But that African-American bishop, he spoke of love - as one would expect at …
Another School Shooting…More Hypocritical Prayers
In the wake of today's school shooting in Texas, Ted Cruz, senator from Texas, appeared before the cameras, as politicians do in order to fool voters into thinking that they care about anyone or anything. So Mr. Cruz is talking about the newest shooting and as he links it to other recent shootings and tragedies …
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Naomi & Ruth – Two Mothers for Today
There are many mothers in the Bible, but few that feel contemporary to us. I offer to you today on this Mother’s Day, the Book of Ruth in the “Old” Testament. A marvelous, short book, with a beautiful story of two women, Naomi and Ruth; a story that we can relate to. I will …
Conversation at the Core of Life
A Gospel reading of contrasts "Chosen" people (the Jews) - "rejected" people (the Samaritans) Light and darkness: Jesus at the well at the sixth hour (about noon). Contrast with Nicodemus who came to Jesus at night! When Jesus was crucified, darkness came over the land from noon (sixth hour) to the ninth hour - …
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