By David Baumann A Reading from Genesis 37:1-11 1 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. 2 This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them … [Read more...] about Imperfection in the Plan
Archives for March 7, 2022
It’s Happened Before
By David Baumann A Reading from Daniel 9:3-10 3 Then I turned to the Lord God, to seek an answer by prayer and supplication with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. 4 I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, “Ah, Lord, great and awesome God, keeping covenant and steadfast love with those who love you and keep your commandments, 5 we have sinned and done … [Read more...] about It’s Happened Before
Blessing the Homeless
By Susan Fortunato I am standing outside a homeless shelter with a crowd of about 50 shelter guests, staff, and a few elected officials. With me are Brother Thomas Steffensen of the Society of St. Francis; Pharoah, a poet and former resident of the shelter; and Christa Hines, executive director of Hudson River Housing. We lead the prayers. Pharoah has a salt-and-pepper … [Read more...] about Blessing the Homeless
2 Lent, Year C: Death and Resurrection
SUNDAY’S READINGS | 2 Lent, March 13, 2022 Gen. 15:1-12, 17-18 Ps. 27 Phil. 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 “At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to [Jesus], ‘Get away from here; for Herod wants to kill you’” (Luke 13:31). God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, yet the Son, even now, lives and moves among evildoers, foes, adversaries, armies encamped against … [Read more...] about 2 Lent, Year C: Death and Resurrection