Deception and the Hand of God

How Does this Story Look in the Narrative of the Matriarchs?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading:  Genesis 29:15-28

For Sunday, July 24 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 17

Rachel had long had her eyes on...

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Bent

What does it mean that she is bent over?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17

For Sunday, August 22, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 21

What does it mean that, “She was bent over?” Does the...

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