The long lead up to, and the whole day’s events, (especially the halftime show!) is a fast-paced, three-ring-circus extravaganza. Now I like circuses, and watched most of the event last week, including the commercials. On one level, and for so many, it is the epitome of excitement and celebration of “winning” in our culture.
Especially during Advent, we are reminded that our ego should not be so busy that we edge God out. We are encouraged to immerse our souls in times of hospitality, generosity, and goodwill.
Bring your questions from this series, your favorite childhood story or fairy tale, and your willingness to get a little messy!
I have a bumper sticker on my ukulele case that reads, “Beware the dangers of stupid people in large groups.” We all think it’s talking about those other people, right?
This Sunday I’m beginning a new series looking at the Gospel of Luke and his post-Resurrection understanding of how Jesus’ life and ideas offered the world a new way of being in relationship to life.
Why is it that in watching, or seeing, someone else’s experience of wonder and awe we are often moved to tears and delight ourselves? Does something connect within us? Something more universally true about our humanity?
In the 40 days of Lent, we can allow our imagination to be open prayerfully and to join Jesus on the powerful path of compassion.
This Thanksgiving week in 1970, I had just been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and had arrived at St Jude Children’s Hospital the previous Thursday.