The Baptism of Jesus
Reflection for the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, Year A Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7 (RM) or Isaiah 42: 1-9 (RCL); Psalm 29; Acts 10: 34-38 (RM) or 34-43…
What I Read and How it Influences Me
I am sure I am not alone in being horrified and appalled by what is happening in Gaza, and sadly, increasingly in the West Bank. Hamas’ violent attack on Israeli…
The Crisis in Gaza: How We Can Help
The ongoing crisis in Gaza demands urgent attention and action. But how can we make a difference from afar? While it may seem challenging, the resources below offer a strong…
Seeking Peace in Palestine and Israel
“We are afraid. We are tired. We are alone.” These words were shared by Palestinians to a friend of mine who recently visited the West Bank on a Solidarity Tour.…
The Best Time to Plant a Tree
Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 92 (RM) or 130 (RCL); 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (RM) or 2 Cor 4:13-5:1 (RCL); Mark 3:20-35. It wasn’t during the ten years I lived in Europe, but…
The Pruning of the Vineyard
Acts 9: 26-31 (RM) or Acts 8: 26-40 (RCL); Psalm 22; 1 John 3: 18-24 (RM) or 1 John 4: 7-21 (RCL); John 15: 1-8. “After a while it really…
Social Justice: Doing Hope
Advent 2023 was a different one for me. Against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian war wreaking unimaginable devastation on already bereft people, the ongoing violence in the Ukraine, Myanmar, and…
Do You Have a Call to Ministry?
1 Samuel 3: 3b-10, 19 (RM) or 1-10 (RCL); Psalm 40 (RM) or 139 (RCL); 1 Corinthians 6: 13c-15a, 17-20 (RM) or 12-20 (RCL); John 1: 35-42 (RM) or 43-51…
The Baptism of the Lord
RCL: Baptism of Our Lord Genesis 1: 1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1: 4-11 Did you know that, if you were to visit Israel today (although perhaps you’ll want…
The Political Side of Christ’s Birth
Isaiah 9: 2-4, 6-7 (RM in Canada) or 1-6 (RM in U.S.) or 2-7 (RCL); Psalm 96; Titus 2: 11-14; Luke 2: 1-14. “The people who walked in darkness have…