John 15:9-17
May 17, 2009, 8:31 pm
Filed under: Homilies | Tags: commandments, friends, Jesus, love, slaves, The Golden Rule
Filed under: Homilies | Tags: commandments, friends, Jesus, love, slaves, The Golden Rule
There’s a whole lotta love in today’s gospel reading. God’s love for Jesus, Jesus’s love for humanity, humanity’s love for God and Jesus, and, of course, our love for one another.
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John 10:11-18
May 3, 2009, 5:00 pm
Filed under: Reflections | Tags: i am the good shepherd, Jesus, sheep, sheeple, the good shepherd
Filed under: Reflections | Tags: i am the good shepherd, Jesus, sheep, sheeple, the good shepherd
In the Gospels, Jesus alternately refers to himself as a both a good shepherd and the “lamb” of God. It is not to confuse us; it is important to understand the context for each, which, as I hope to show you in this letter, Jesus gives plenty of.
John 6:37-40
I’ve previously stated that I did not believe that only Christians will make it into heaven. This certainly seems like a difficult position to maintain after reading this passage, but please bear with me as I give my interpretation. Continue reading