The mathematics of forgiveness A Revised Common Lectionary resource for September 17 by Magdalena I. García Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.’ – Matthew 18:22 Read the full lectionary passages here The apostle Peter, it seems, was quite fond of mathematics, so he spent a great deal of… Read more »
September 12, 2017
justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates
The mathematics of forgiveness A Revised Common Lectionary resource for September 17 by Magdalena I. García Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.’ – Matthew 18:22 Read the full lectionary passages here The apostle Peter, it seems, was quite fond of mathematics, so he spent a great deal of… Read more » 
Practicing reconciliation A Revised Common Lectionary resource for September 10 by Magdalena I. García ‘For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.’ – Matthew 18:20 Read the full lectionary passages here When we resist the temptation to gossip and blame others, we honor God’s will by practicing reconciliation…. 
The Whole World is Watching Where should Christians stand in the face of evil? by Susan Rothenberg Lately, I’ve been thinking about a quote from the Woody Allen movie, “Manhattan.” “Has anybody read that Nazis are gonna march in New Jersey? Y’know, I read this in the newspaper. We should go down there, get some… 
The path of discipleship A Revised Common Lectionary resource for September 3 by Magdalena I. García Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. – Matthew 16:24 Read the full lectionary passages here You call us to follow, which… 
The Big Sort Downsizing the retired pastor’s library by Ken Rummer Last to be unpacked were the books. They had lived in four tall bookcases and one small one in the church office, and in three tall bookcases in the home library, but only three of those bookcases came with us to the new… 
We are rock A Revised Common Lectionary resource for August 27 by Magdalena I. García And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. – Matthew 16:18 Read the full lectionary passages here When we tell the truth,… 
Facing racism: Working together for peace and justice By Warren J. Lesane Our souls are disturbed. Our spirits are shaken. Yet, we do not lose faith! Presbyterians are being called to speak out against hatred, injustice and racism of all kinds, particularly the kinds which were demonstrated in Charlottesville. Can we use our collective… 
Silence and barking A Revised Common Lectionary resource for August 20 by Magdalena I. García But [Jesus] did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, ‘Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.’ – Matthew 15:23 Read the full lectionary passages here Silence and barking: what exactly shall… 
Being Peacemakers Does Jesus call us to irrational pacifism? By Antonio (Tony) Aja There is a lot of noise these days about ‘’war and rumors of war’’ from many parts of the world, including our own nation. What I mean by ‘’noise’’ is the rhetoric and actions taking place in countries like North Korea, Southern…