The Book of Nahum: Imagining the Kingdom Readings: Nahum 1:1-15 and Mark 5:35-43 Reflection Questions We continue our Ordinary Time journey through the Minor Prophets as we listen to Nahum, whose name means comfort. Nahum invites God’s people to look and listen for what’s really going on. Beneath the noise and hustle-bustle, beyond the voices …
The Book of Micah: “Metaphors that Awaken” Readings: Micah 4:1-5; 6:6-8; 7:18-20 and Mark 5:21-34 Reflection Questions In our Micah readings, chapters 4-7, we find a shift in tone, from oracles of judgment and lament to hope for a a new way of experience true life in companionship with God. Consider reading the chapters in …
The Book of Micah: “Metaphors that Awaken” Readings: Micah 1:2-9; 3:1-7, 9-12 and Mark 5:1-20 Reflection Questions The prophet Micah is a master of language utilizing a full range of metaphor, lament, prophetic oracle, simile etc., to help the people of God connect with the reality of their human condition and sin-maladies. Read Micah 1- …
The Book of Jonah: “God works with real people” Readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 4:1-11 and Mark 4:35-41 Reflection Questions Having read a bit about Jonah’s journey away from God which led him into deep waters last week, what do you hear and think about when you now read of God’s second offer to work collaboratively …