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December 2, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mike Stavlund

Psalm Reading: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

For Sunday, December 8, 2013: Year C—Advent 2

It seems one of the growing subtexts of the Christmas season is the self-perception of the...

In Advent, Mike Stavlund, Old Testament, Psalms, hoarding, oppression, persecution, YearA, oppressor, middle class

September 1, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Bruce Reyes-Chow

Epistle Reading: Philemon 1-21

For Sunday, September 8, 2013: Year C - Lectionary 23

On a first read of this week’s passage one could easily come away with a powerful story of...

In new testament, slavery, biblical interpretation, Featured, reconciliation, Bruce-Reyes Chow, exegesis, Philemon, oppression, YearC

December 10, 2012 | by The Hardest Question

Old Testament Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20

For Sunday, December 16, 2012: Year C—Advent 3

On this 3^rd Sunday in Advent it appears there is a whole lot of rejoicing going on.

Now...

In Old Testament, Rejoice, Gratification, Featured, Fortunes, oppression, oppressed, Roy Terry IV

September 18, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

Epistle Reading: Philippians 2:1-13

For Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011: Year A−Ordinary 26

I have a friend whose life was shattered by...

In new testament, Solidarity, suffering, cross, Featured, kenosis, Philippians, oppression, YearA, carol howard merritt

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