The Crucifixion and redeeming loveProper Last C | Luke 23:33-43 The crucifixion. What a downer. And a strange way to say Happy Holidays, right? Last week, we had the story of Jesus and the disciples leaving the Temple, mesmerized by its enormity, beauty, that awesome …
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A Word: The Innocent One Can’t Be King
Trying to make Christ into a king, we misunderstand the nature of power and its purpose. Especially our foolish attempts to wield it for good. The problem is powerProper 29CLuke 23:33-43 by the Rev. Drew Downs Here we are, at the end of the church year; the Last Sunday After Pentecost. …
The Scandal of Holy Week
I grew up with Holy Week. As a life-long Episcopalian, Holy Week was a natural part of my upbringing. Just as all the seasons of the church were. But really Holy Week wasn’t a week. It was a couple of days. For me, Holy Week meant just Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. After a season of …
