It is perhaps too much to say I never know what or where a Sunday is going to do or go but not by much. If this Sunday’s sermon seems a bit funereal it is because it kind of was. One of the women in the community died of cancer leaving children, grandchildren, mother, friends, […]
Lost things
Every three years I have the opportunity to override the Lectionary and preach on something dear to me. I realize I can override the Lectionary any Sunday I choose but this Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent for Year C, I almost feel I have to. The Gospel lesson in the Lectionary is Luke 15:1-3, […]
Not just any shepherd
One of the richest metaphors for the relationship between Jesus and us is that of shepherd and sheep (we’re the sheep in case you are wondering). In fact, it is such a rich metaphor that I’m certain there are a bunch of nuances completely lost on me because we don’t have a lot of opportunities […]