What parts of ourselves feel exiled? On this fourth Sunday of Lent, Christopher Mack places the man born blind in conversation with the woman at the well to see how they both bear witness to the power of belonging. [John 4 & 9] Reflection How might you consider sacred repair and healing for exiled parts of your life? For people […]
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Solidarity
Stand Up in Solidarity
On Austin Pride weekend, Christopher Mack looks through the Gospel of Luke’s portrayal of a woman bent down to ponder what it looks like to stand up in solidarity for the marginalized. [Luke 13:10-17] Reflection How might you allow your formation in the Divine Womb to shape your identity? Where might our habitual patterns and comfort zones be pressing down […]
What’s God Like?
God’s Love gets on eye level with us and God’s Liberation lifts up the marginalized. Christopher Mack shares how Hosea pictures God as a loving caregiver who we can mirror in our own life through steadfast solidarity and working for the common good. [Hosea 11:1-11] Reflection How might you reflect on who you are called to be in the world […]
Solidarity with the Powerless
During this season of Lent, Weylin Lee reflects on how we are invited to embody Jesus’ solidarity with the powerless [Luke 4:1-11]. Reflection What is our relationship with power and powerlessness in our lives? How are we invited to embody powerlessness or be in solidarity with those without power? Practice Solidarity with the hungry. Find ways to use our surplus […]
Centering Around Christ
Weylin Lee reflects on how we are invited to center ourselves and our community around Christ in this next season together and we navigate reconnection and transition [Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12]. Reflection How can we center ourselves around the embodiment of Jesus’ life and teachings? Where can we let go of power and privilege to embrace downward mobility? Whom are the […]