Today’s texts, again based on Psalmic confidence, involve Abraham’s encounter with the mysterious Melchizedek, the hospitality customs evoking long-lasting sacramental depth before any decreed rites are in place. Likewise, Paul appeals to living by “our citizenship in heaven” rather than contemporary lesser standards. (Click on Bible Reference link to see text)
They rage against me
They circle me, jaws drooling
Yet will I hold firm
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Bread and wine greeting
Generous blessing abounds
Wise restraint follows
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The cross of the Christ
Citizenship in heaven
These are our benchmarks
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Wondering Pilgrim 