The Parable Trap

Is the Pharisee’s self-justification built on the Law or his comparison to others?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14

For Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 30

Jesus continues...

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It’s a Long Way to the Punch Line

Is obsessive devotion to the law something to be mocked?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 119

For Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 29

This is a really long Psalm.

I know that's what...

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Prayer Saves Lives?

Is Jesus tying faith to our persistence?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8

For Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 29

I beseech you therefore brethren and sister by the mercy of...

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The King's God

In what way does God really protect us, from what is God able to keep us safe?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 91

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

A twenty-first century...

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Where is the Good Guy?

Is this about the unjust economy of the world, about idolatry, or the ability to put myself above them?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 16:1-13

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

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Peace or Revolution?

How do you have a revolution when you are trying to appease the throne?

by Russell Rathbun

Epistle Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 25

P.O.S. is one of my...

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