ArchivesTag : life-giving
And there’s nothing to fear
And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He said to them, “Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.” Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what should we do?” He said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.” As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” Luke 3, 10-18; reading for Sunday, December 13, the Third Sunday of Advent.
Full StoryWhich is the real scandal?
Coming out reconnects gay persons to spirituality, while attempting to live a false life that conforms to church teachings destroys our spirit. This experiential reality is a scandal to the conventional – but which is the true scandal? This life-giving gay experience? Or the frankly shameful views of two prelates, recounted in this week’s post?
Full Story
