In Psalm 84, an expectant swallow makes her nest in the temple.
Season after Pentecost | 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Psalm 34:15-22); Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 | Semi-continuous first reading: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 (Psalm 84)
Is our story of struggle also one of faith, hope, and love?
Take & read: New books in theology
To speak words of grace, we must first name the powers and principalities that hold us captive.
The disciples remember every miracle that Jesus did, every truth that he proclaimed.
Before judging individuals for their sin, we should try to understand the forces of evil influencing them.