Reflections for

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct 20, 2013

Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104; (Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121;) 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8

Living by the Word

Prayer acts

Luke 18:1-8

Oct 02, 2007 by Maggi Dawn

This year in Great Britain we marked the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade. The media have been full of documentaries and reflections, books have been published, plays performed and the movie Amazing Grace released.

Living by the Word

Stay the course

2 Timothy 3:14—4:5

Oct 05, 2004 by Barbara Sholis

While wrestling with me and my hesitations, down along the riverbank, God whispered in my ear, “Barb: If you are going to tell a story, tell my story.” Ever since that day, honoring that stipulation has been part of the privilege and part of the burden in this vocation called ministry.

Living by the Word

Do not lose heart

Luke 18:1-8

Sep 26, 2001 by Mark Harris

What the widow in the Luke parable wants from the judge is vengeance or vindication. True, some have translated the original into something more polite such as “give the verdict to my side” or “give me justice.” Well, it is true the widow wanted justice done, and to her benefit. But it seems she wanted more.

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