If I could look through the eyes of God, I would see each person completely. I would know their sorrows and their fears, and, tellingly, all their little mundane moments. I would know the smell of them and the way their body feels when standing, and would ride the currents of worry and joy that … Continue reading Luke 10:21-42 There is need for only one thing
First, let me introduce you to Andrew Hudgins’ poem, “Two Strangers Enter Sodom.” Two Strangers Enter Sodom by Andrew Hudgins Those who’d seen them told the others, and we gathered at Lot’s doorsills to watch them eat. They had just dipped their fingers into lentils and their slender fingers glistened with grease. Lot bathed their … Continue reading Luke 10:1-20 Responding to Beauty and Mystery
When Jesus comes down the mountain, he is not meek and mild. He seems to chastise a parent whose son is possessed. He rebukes the disciples for wanting to consume the Samaritan village with fire. Set against this is his kindness to a little child, his refusal to ostracize exorcists who aren’t in the in-group. … Continue reading Luke 9:28-62 The Transfiguration
Faith is one of the great spiritual themes in Luke’s Gospel, and in this passage the disciples faith is being called upon in three different ways. First, they are asked to expose themselves to the vulnerability of the indigent and propertyless. “Take nothing for your journey,” they’re told. I’ve known several people who have undertaken … Continue reading Luke 9:1-27 Faith & Discipleship
Now we arrive at three tales of resurrection, although only one of them is a literal resurrection. The Christian life may be said to involve two major movements, the via crucis or Way of the Cross and the via lucis or Way of Light. The via crucis is that depth of despair that is experienced … Continue reading Luke 8:26-56 – The Way of Light
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