Oct 30, 2012
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Following Jesus Is Dangerous: Ash Wed Homily
Stephen was stoned to death. James was beheaded. Matthew was pinned to the ground and beheaded. James the brother of Jesus was thrown off the temple tower and clubbed to death. Following Jesus DANGER HERE
The Gospel of Lent
Lent can be abused, but can it be redeemed? One pastor writes,
"There are plenty of legitimate concerns with a season like Lent. Some people can only smell oppressive Roman Catholicism, works righteousness, legalistic burdens, scoring brownie points with God, competing for holiness, superficial-hypocritical spirituality, pharisaism, washing the outside of the cup, white-washed tombs, making a show of piety, and why would forgiven saints want to wallow in their sins for forty days anyway? And in so far as people take up a Lenten observance with any of that in mind or in their hearts, I say to hell with Lent. God hates all of that. But consider me an optimistic hold out for the benefits of reclaiming a joyful, faithful Lent. "
Read the rest here: HT: Having Two Legs: The Gospel of Lent
Collar or Tie for Ministers?
The Clerical Collar from Canon Wired on Vimeo.