Jesus tells listeners a caring “shepherd walks ahead of the sheep, and the sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice.” Jesus warns listeners about life’s “thieves and robbers.” “A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy.” Do youth, specifically gender dysphoric and trans youth, have wisdom figures who care about them?” Are … Continue reading “Being a Caring Shepherd”
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Genuine or Constructed
Sarah, in today’s Old Testament reading, has yet to give birth to a child. She is judged by the society surrounding her as cursed by God. God is believed to be inflicting this suffering upon her for some sin. Sarah suffers deep shame as a result. That Sarah is yet to give birth to a … Continue reading “Genuine or Constructed”
A Pro-Life Christmas: Women
The season of Advent has arrived. Advent means arrival and thus during Advent peacemakers prepare with Mary for the arrival of her baby, Jesus. Except that liturgically speaking, based on the usual Gospel readings for the season, we do not. Little attention is given to Mary and instead to John the Baptist. How is it … Continue reading “A Pro-Life Christmas: Women”