Creating Chasms

by Mark Scandrette

Gospel Reading:  Luke 16:19-31

For Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 26

I live in the Mission District of San Francisco, a historically working class inner city neighborhood...

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The Poor Will Always Be With You

by Carol Howard Merritt

Gospel Reading: John 12:1-8

For Sunday, March 17, 2013: Year B—Lent 5

When I was a high school and college student, I spent my summers on mission trips. I went to amazing...

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"Something there is . . ."

What put one on this side of the wall and one on that side of the wall? Chance?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 26

Something there...

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