Overturning the the abusive religious and political context begins in the life of those Jesus called. These are not simply poor, hand-to-mouth peasants, they have a boat and a business that hires workers.
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Wondering/researching: I often see Anglican/Episcopal clergy online talking about sermon preparation – rarely, if ever, Roman Catholic clergy doing so. Is this because, RC’s, you just don’t talk about this, or there’s a difference in understanding the homily, or formation, or lifestyle?
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In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’
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John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness…
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God of inspiration,
you caused all holy scriptures to be written for our instruction,
grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them,
that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of your holy Word,
we may embrace and ever hold fast to the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever.
Amen.
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As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,
‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way;
the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
“Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight” ’,
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This is the beginning of the Good News of Jesus, God’s Anointed, God’s Son!
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Blessed are the nonviolent, for they will inherit the earth.
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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