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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Posted on October 31, 2011 by opreach
A few years ago I read a book entitled, Taking Jesus Seriously, by John Cowan. I recall agreeing with the author that we tend to rationalize away many of the things that Jesus said, and thus don’t really take him seriously. Just pay attention,… Continue Reading “Taking Jesus Seriously”
Category: Social JusticeTags: john cowan, justice, taking jesus seriously
Posted on October 24, 2011 by opreach
In today’s Gospel reading (Lk 13:10-17), Jesus heals a woman whose back is so bent and deformed, she cannot stand. There are many today who have burdens that keep them from standing and walking freely. How are we working to free and heal them?
Category: Social JusticeTags: El Salvador, justice, poverty
Posted on October 23, 2011 by opreach
From today’s first reading: Thus says the LORD: “You shall not molest or oppress an alien, for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt. You shall not wrong any widow or orphan. If ever you wrong them and they cry out… Continue Reading “God’s Viewpoint on Immigration”
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