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October 28, 2015

Volume 132, Issue #22

Lectionary

Ordinary 32B (Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17)

I’m afraid for Ruth. Boaz’s words suggest either that Ruth has already been assaulted and humiliated, or that it would have been customary for a woman in her position to expect abuse.

November 1, All Saints Day: John 11:32-44

When I read John 11 and heard Jesus thundering, “Unbind him and let him go!" I realized I had not forgiven my father.

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