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Maundy Thursday is a day of turmoil. We are confronted with the stark reality of Jesus’ betrayal set against the act of love and remembrance Jesus leaves his disciples with – washing their feet and instituting what we now celebrate … Read More »
John 2:1-11 Today we turn to the story of Jesus as told in the Gospel of John. Here we encounter the first miracle Jesus apparently did – turning water into wine at a community wedding in Cana. Jesus is invited … Read More »
Fritz von Uhde – Christus und Nikodemus (ca.1886) John 3.1-17 The Gospel today has many themes in it, but I want to concentrate on both Nicodemus’ questions to Jesus and his growth in faith. Initially Nicodemus is simply on another … Read More »
Jeremiah 2:4-13; Luke 14:1,7-14 Edward Tenner wrote a book entitled “Why Things Bite Back” exploring the idea that there is a shadow side to what seems a good idea at the time. He discusses such things as the importation of … Read More »