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Living by the Word

February 16, Epiphany 6A (Matthew 5:21–37, Deuteronomy 30:15–20)

Idolatry is the desire to manipulate God.
by Isaac S. Villegas
January 29, 2020

Living by the Word

February 9, Epiphany 5A (Isaiah 58:1–12; Psalm 112:1–10; 1 Corinthians 2:1–16; Matthew 5:13–20)

Putting flesh on the bones of justice
by Kat Banakis
January 21, 2020

Living by the Word

February 2, Epiphany 4A (Matthew 5:1–12; Micah 6:1–8; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31)

Matthew’s Beatitudes are meant to give comfort, not to challenge.
by Kat Banakis
January 14, 2020

Living by the Word

January 26, Epiphany 3A (Matthew 4:12–23)

Jesus’ call is less about what we leave behind than our eager response to follow him as everyday people.
by Jennifer Moland-Kovash
January 8, 2020

Books

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Shaping a place where people can become more like Christ

Scot McKnight looks to Paul to define the pastoral task.
by Zen Hess January 6, 2020

Living by the Word

January 19, Epiphany 2A (John 1:29–42)

What do we do when we read a story where the ending is already known?
by Jennifer Moland-Kovash
January 2, 2020

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