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Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus answered, "You do not know now what I am doing, but…
Continue reading ➞ What wondrous love is this? (Maundy Thursday Sermon)
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. Restore…
Part 5/5 of a set of reflections written for Ware Episcopal Church on the daily lectionary during Advent 3. Isaiah 10:20-27a 20 On that day, what’s left of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on the one who beat them. Instead, they will faithfully depend on the Lord, the holy one of…
Continue reading ➞ Waiting and Promise | Reflections from Advent 3 (part 5/5)
Part 4/5 of a set of reflections written for Ware Episcopal Church on the daily lectionary during Advent 3. Isaiah 10:5-19 5 Doom to Assyria, rod of my anger, in whose hand is the staff of my fury!6 Against a godless nation I send him; against an infuriating people I direct him to seize spoil, to steal plunder, and to trample them like…
Continue reading ➞ Idolatry of Power | Reflections from Advent 3 (part 4)
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