An earlier media debate today contested secular vs religious influences on the degree to which individual rights have risen against the common good. Our set texts may offer some nuance. The Psalm continues its remorse. We peek into the strict rules of maintaining holy order within a dedicated tribal society, with some surprising concessions. JesusContinue reading “Lectionary Haiku 23 Feb 2022”
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Lectionary Haiku 22 Feb 2022
Stay with the Psalm as uncomfortable as it is. Remorse isn’t pretty but it’s plentiful in today’s readings! David and Saul from their regret at trying to kill each other and what amounts to a passive food fight over the Lord’s Supper in Corinth! Lord have mercy! Psalm 38 My pain stays with meI stumbleContinue reading “Lectionary Haiku 22 Feb 2022”
Lectionary Haiku 21 Feb 2022
The Psalmist’s penitent lament, the ancient and elaborate reconciliation rites of two estranged brothers, and the apostle’s household etiquette reasoning sound strange to our ears. Nevertheless, is Paul dismissive when he concludes, “But if anyone is disposed to be contentious—we have no such custom, nor do the churches of God?” Psalm 38 Deep remorse andContinue reading “Lectionary Haiku 21 Feb 2022”
Wondering Pilgrim 