“John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.’” What is the sin of the world? For millennia religious rulers have claimed the sin of the world is disobedience to a Supreme Lord who thus requires payment and death. The religious … Continue reading “What Is The Sin of the World Jesus Takes Away?”
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Herod Is In The House
Magi travel to Jerusalem in search of an Epiphany, seeing God in a child born to goodness. They encounter a ruler trained otherwise, King Herod. Herod is “greatly troubled” by his meeting with these Wise Ones. The king has “assembled his chief priests and scribes” and deceptively tells the Magi, “Go and search diligently for … Continue reading “Herod Is In The House”
Making Peace Together
“The angel said to the Shepherds, ‘I proclaim to you tidings of great joy to be shared with all people.’” “‘Let this be a sign to you: in a manger you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes.’ Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of angels saying, ‘Glory to God and peace … Continue reading “Making Peace Together”
Trimesters: Birthing
Joseph is loving, attentive, especially so on our forced journey. I am making the journey on the back of donkey and it is so very hard on my body. He is patient, tending to me every time I have to get off the donkey and attend to my body’s needs. He touches my belly and … Continue reading “Trimesters: Birthing”
Trimesters: Planning
Some things I planned. I planned to take care of myself, always, even from a young age. Thus, I planned to take care of my babies. I have spoken with older women who have already had babies – rather – they have spoken with me. I have listened. They wanted to share their wisdom and … Continue reading “Trimesters: Planning”
Trimesters: Preparing
I am waiting in fullness. I do not lie in wait to hurt. I am not waiting on guard; anxious something will be done to me. I am waiting in fullness. The fullness of life is stirring within me. I am waiting in preparation. I am preparing the way for fullness to be born. I … Continue reading “Trimesters: Preparing”
Trimesters: Growing
When the soldiers who write our history tell us of the “shoot that shall develop from the stump of Jesse,” they are telling us of a warrior, David. The warrior is proclaimed as our savior. The man of war will fight for justice, slay the wicked, and thus save us. But warriors will never save … Continue reading “Trimesters: Growing”
Trimesters: Knowing
The Roman rulers and their soldiers who occupy our village, brag openly of knowing. They know their control for warmaking and the deaths war spawns. We women know too. We know our power for lovemaking and the life we hold close and deep within. We know of the healing new life brings. Nothing changes in … Continue reading “Trimesters: Knowing”
Jesus Did Not Suffer and Die on the Cross to Save Us from Our Sins
“The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is a king.” “The soldiers too jeered at Jesus” on the cross. “Now one of the two criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, ‘Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us.’” The earthly kings and their soldiers are … Continue reading “Jesus Did Not Suffer and Die on the Cross to Save Us from Our Sins”
Why Are We Fighting in Jesus’ Name?
Amidst people fawning over the temple’s finery, Jesus speaks of the building’s demise. It is part of the religion of Militarism’s demise that constructs it while destroying people. Religion’s demise would disturb its ruling class that fights Jesus. The Temple and religion’s demise is a curiosity to people who question Jesus, “when will this happen?” … Continue reading “Why Are We Fighting in Jesus’ Name?”