Reading: Genesis 37:3-11, 19-20, 26-28, 34-35 and Luke 22:47-53 Out of our readings this week the theme of jealousy, betrayal, and murderous intent rise to the surface. As you read both accounts, Joseph and his brothers, Jesus and Judas, pay attention to what resonates with you. What are your own experiences with rivals and betrayers? …
The New Testament commends the phrase one another many times. We are urged: Come on people now, smile on your brother…everybody get together; try to love one another right now…Oh wait; that is The Youngbloods Vietnam-era song all the baby boomers will remember! But the Youngbloods weren’t far off: our scriptures urge us to: Bear …
Reading: Genesis 32:22-32 and John 3:1-15 Jacob has another nocturnal exchange; this time with a mysterious Man who Jacob sensed was supernatural. Jacob displays a feisty, bold, and tenacious character in this spirited fight! Witness Jacob’s interaction with the Mystery Man as you read Gen.32:22-32. He’s a fugitive and in a miserable situation yet emerges …
Sunday, November 30 – Our next book will be Falling Upward by Richard Rohr. “In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or “gone down” are the only ones who understand “up.” Most of us tend …