This solidly characterizes both traditions as standing in the long Hebrew prophetic tradition of social justice. Read more
This solidly characterizes both traditions as standing in the long Hebrew prophetic tradition of social justice. Read more
The very first test was one of dependency. How would they respond to one on their door step with no bread, no money, and no extra clothing. Read more
Independence, individualism, and a resistance to being told what to do came face to face with us having to work together and dependency. Read more
This is not a plan of individualism, or a plan of self-reliance or self-sufficiency. This is a plan of dependency on one another. Read more
By placing the woman alongside the little girl the story also calls us to reject preferential options practiced within patriarchy. Read more
The story, at first, pretends to affirm the social assumption that if we practice preferential options there won’t be enough for everyone. Read more
In our justice work, understanding our social locations in the society we have created is important. Social location affects everyone. Read more
Working toward justice continues to mean facing winds and waves from those who benefit from an unjust world. Read more
There will be moments when the winds and waves of opposition to making our world a safer home for everyone rise up and threaten progress. Read more
Mark’s gospel uses multiple boat journeys. Some of these, like the one we are considering this week, are metaphors. Read more
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