Are you the only person who does not know of the things going on in the U.S.? Are you the only one unaware of all that is taking place in these times? Christian priests and pastors are guilty of sex abuse. Christian priests and pastors are building million dollar mansions for themselves. Christian businessmen are … Continue reading “Opening Ourselves to New Life”
Tag: militarism
Courage
Jesus gives testimony in this Sunday’s Gospel to the courage needed by disciples. He speaks of our need for courage in times of trial. We especially need courage in times of violence, the violence that surround us and awaits us. We will need to give testimony to courage in the simplest and in the most … Continue reading “Courage”
New Life
All the world rejoices in the birthing of new life. The faith of followers of Jesus flows from such joy. It is the joy of birth and of rebirth, the Resurrection. The Resurrection is a topic in this Sunday’s Gospel. The Sadducees deny resurrection. Resurrection proposes that every birth and every rebirth flow from a … Continue reading “New Life”
Mission
Jesus missions disciples for something entirely new. He sends them out to the villages and towns to tell the people, “The kingdom of God is at hand.” Jesus has been giving witness to the Kingdom’s counter-cultural qualities. Now, he is sending disciples out, in pairs, to also give such witness. In this Sunday’s Gospel three … Continue reading “Mission”
Sacrifice
Sacrifice is an ancient religious ritual. It is practiced by the religion of Militarism. Throughout history, Militarists have practiced blood sacrifice on animals but also on human subjects. War is the most common example of the ritual. Jesus never practiced sacrifice rituals. He never shed the blood of any human being. He certainly never taught … Continue reading “Sacrifice”
Peacemaking
Peace is Jesus’ way. It is his gift to everyone: “Peace be with you.” Those who want to learn from Jesus, receive the gift of peace and share it with others. One sign of our doing so is our willingness to be at peace, as Jesus was, with different people. Our differences with people might … Continue reading “Peacemaking”
Resurrection
Resurrection means so many things. It means the creative healing power of God endures beyond the grave. It means Jesus lives beyond the suffering and death inflicted upon him. His pain was inflicted by Militarists who believe violence is a saving act and that they have the right to inflict it. In Jesus’ Resurrection all … Continue reading “Resurrection”