The woman makes a scene. They are seated at the table. People are finishing the meal, and instead of doing something useful, like offering to bring out the after-dinner coffee, this woman basically hijacks the party. In the Gospel of John, at least it is not an unnamed random woman. Rather, it is one of … Continue reading Scent-sensitive disciples, fraught public meetings, and acts of true compassion
Month: April 2020
On this Table-Flipping Tuesday
It is one of the less celebrated days of Holy Week, just like every week: Tuesday, the day oft relegated to leftovers and drudgery. While the timeline of the Gospels is a little fuzzy, traditional monastic liturgy places Jesus' visit to the Temple (at least his visit in the synoptic Gospels) squarely on the wholly … Continue reading On this Table-Flipping Tuesday
A S’vach Holy Week
One of the few bright spots about being a pastor during this social-distancing reality is that I have the opportunity to see my colleagues' work. Certainly, many congregations (including mine) have been creating web content for years, but now, with such an emphasis on online worship, and quite a bit more time at home, I … Continue reading A S’vach Holy Week
Light of the same star
Just three months ago, on the day of Epiphany, I received my Star Word. It was just a little piece of paper, lovingly cut into the shape of a star. There were more than a hundred of them laying facedown on a small table at the front of the sanctuary. Each of them had word … Continue reading Light of the same star
Parish on Fire 