The Virtue and Practice of Rest

Mark 1:9-15 It’s not popular to take a break. Is it? Really, it’s not. I mean, you’re tired, burned out, mentally exhausted at work, and so you think—I should—take a break, right? And so, when you do, to recharge, to find your strength again, are you met with approving looks and applause? Most likely, NO. […]

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Lighten Up!

Matthew 11:16-19; 25-30 Can you sense when you are in a heavy environment?Do you recognize when the environment is light?How do you know? In our Gospel story today, Jesus of Nazareth is getting impatient. He seems to compare the behavior of the people around him to children bickering back and forth. Na, na, na, na, […]

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