Let Me Read You A Poem

When somewhere life/ breaks like a pane of glass... Let me read you this poem by the late Mary Oliver.

First episode of my new podcast, featuring poems I can’t wait for you to hear. Happy #WorldPoetryDay

The final chapter of the Gospel of Luke contains The Resurrection Narrative. This is the chapter that gives meaning to everything that came before it. Merry Christmas!

Jesus is sentenced to death, is crucified and is buried.

The Beginning of the Passion Narrative, the Conspiracy against Jesus and his final dark days with his disciples are told.

Jesus reveals his most prophetic teachings yet as he speaks to the Coming of the Son of Man. Some of it is hard to hear.

So many questions as Jesus enters Jerusalem as scribes and scholars test him, demonstrating how revolutionary his message was.

Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, but not everyone is happy to see him or hear what he says.

Teachings supporting consistency, beginner’s mind, and letting go of material possessions.

Jesus’ teachings reveal how grave it is to cause others to sin and how faith can save and heal those of us whose sins and illness has left us isolated, stigmatized, and alone.

Those who are trustworthy in very small matters will be trustworthy in great matters. Jesus on debts, righteousness, divorce, and traditional views of justice.

The Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son are all powerful stories that tell of the suffering of loss, the rewards of persistence, and the joy and celebration when what was lost is finally found.

In this episode, Jesus uses the throwing of a big party to teach us many lessons about humility and generosity. It’s more than just table manners!

Jesus continues toward Jerusalem.

Lessons to lead us through challenging, difficult times, including family disputes and imprisonment.

In this episode, Jesus shows us how to pray, wrestles with more demons, and reminds us not to hide the light within each of us.

In this episode we learn more about what it means to be a disciple and the importance of compassion and mercy.

Jesus’ effect on the world is revealed in small and very large ways.

More parables, miracles, and healing as Jesus’ public life continues.

Jesus continues his mission of healing, forgiveness, and love.