June 2018
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Cultivating the tender shoots
The readings today speak of planting and of growth. In the agrarian societies of Biblical times, everyone knew how trees and plants were cultivated, but we live in an age when we are disconnected from the patterns of cultivation and harvesting that put food on our plates. Patterns of planting and growing can be applied Continue reading
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Justin evangelist
Today, on the feast of Justin the Martyr, we are reminded that in his last speech to his Roman executioner, Rusticus, that he died preaching the Good News. Answering Rusticus’ question on the Christian teaching, Justin said: Worship the God of the Christians. In this simple statement, Justin acknowledges that there are other gods to Continue reading
Bound in Love 