Apocalytic Hope

Proper 28C

“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place… “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.”

These things must take place, but, um, remember… “do … Read the rest

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The Alarm of Advent

Advent 1B

“You do not know when the time will come.” Truer words have never been said on the first Sunday of Advent, no? Here we find ourselves, waiting for so many things whose arrival date is uncertain. The peaceful transition of presidential power, for example, or the widespread availability of a good vaccine for COVID-19. We’re waiting for businesses … Read the rest

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