The Overlooked Woman and Her Overlooked Coins

by Lauren F. Winner

Gospel Reading:  Luke 15:1–10 

For Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 24

The liturgical context in which I am reading this Gospel is not only our Christian calendar—nearing...

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An Archetypal Prayer of Penance...

by Lauren F. Winner

Psalm Reading:  Psalm 51

For Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 24

“My mistakes are always before my eyes” reads Pamela Greenberg’s translation. “I am deeply conscious of my...

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We Are Not Alone.

The insidious nature of sin and brokenness in communities of faith.

by Bruce Reyes-Chow

 Epistle Reading:  Romans 7:15-25

For Sunday, July 3, 2011: Year A - Ordinary 14

Oh boy, proof that some people...

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Creative Sin

How do we recognize sin when we are unable to see?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  John 9:1-41

For Sunday, April 3, 2011: Year A - Lent 4

The Man Born Blind is driven from the synagogue, found...

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The Cost of Salvation

Is salvation really as simple as ditching half of your stuff?

by Jake Bouma

Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10

For Sunday, October 31, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 31

Ah, Zaccheus. The famous little man of the...

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