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Are the angels talking about certain people? Or all people?
December 24 & 25, Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)
God’s faithfulness shows up with wonder and surprise in a weary and heavy-laden world.
A shower in the desert
At a migrant shelter in Tijuana, I met a woman who was about to give birth.
A shower in the desert
At a migrant shelter in Tijuana, I met a woman who was about to give birth.
My fertility journey with Mary
Navigating agency and surrender with my namesake, the mother of God
by Mary Barnett
My fertility journey with Mary
Navigating agency and surrender with my namesake, the mother of God
by Mary Barnett
If anyone is expecting a lullaby, they better think again.
November 20, Reign of Christ C (Luke 23:33–43)
In a blockbuster movie, this is when our hero would leap from the cross.
by Martha Spong
What do you want Jesus to do or say?
by Kat Banakis
October 30, Ordinary 31C (Luke 19:1–10)
You want to see and be seen by Jesus? Sinner, get ready!
October 16, Ordinary 29C (Luke 18:1–8)
Luke says this story is about prayer. But the widow keeps asking for justice.
by Diane Roth
There is nothing wrong with the nine. There is something extraordinary about the one.
by Diane Roth