The Absurd Parade written for my Franciscan siblings Texts: John 12:12-16, Matt. 21:1-11, Mk 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44 Note: Some of this is adapted from Lenten curriculum that I wrote years ago for the Smyth & Helwys Publishing Company. In medieval times, on the first day of January, folks in Europe…
On nonviolent resistance to authoritarianism On 13 November 2024, having had a full week to reflect on the US presidential election, I wrote the following on Facebook: I will not be complicit, compliant, nor complacent with respect to the incoming Trump Administration. Today, I began cutting down 22” by 27”…
By Deb Snider-Scott OEF Good and Blessed day to all! Here we are entering into the fourth week of Lent. We have most likely settled into a Lenten mindset and heartset. I pray the following will complement any readings or reflections that have come before this one. I’m not a…
We sort of slipped into the time we are in. We were born, and then, just by virtue of remaining alive, we have arrived here, and it is sad and frightening and dangerous. Even we who expected exactly this — we saw it in our nightmares well before — our…
OEF Council Lenten Reflection#2 By Juniper Christians over our history have not lived in good times. There is no promise of good times as part of our earthly pilgrimage. Last week, the church observed Perpetua and her companions who lived in the second century in Carthage. We are told that…
Beloved Siblings, As we begin this season of growth, the task is not so much what we give up but rather is much more what we take up. Considering the state of the world, what I believe we most need to take up is the knowledge of how to cope…
Your most humble Servant Council wishes to extend our prayers, love and support to all of our siblings who are affected directly, or have family and friends directly affected by the raging fires of LA and surrounding areas, losing everything, and maybe the ultimate tragedy of loved ones lost. We…
We close out our Lenten Reflections on racism and white supremacy with these from MIR PLEMMONS (who responded to ALL the questions.) Thank you to all who were willing to share your thoughts and be a little vulnerable with us. We continue in the work… May you experience a blessed and…
In the Lenten Fiddlesticks you requested all of us “To write a reflection or record a short 1-2 minute video about how you have responded in your life to the problem of racism”. Keeping in mind the 1-2 minute suggested length, I share these thoughts and experiences. 1. I know…
SHOSHANAH We each start from where we start. And so I start with one early memory — a snapshot in time — Another quickly follows. Then another and another and another. Early memories grow quickly into a stack of snapshots. It is quiet work. It is humble work.…