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2012-05-16T14:33:09+00:00

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The Resurrection and Wounds that Won’t Heal

Last updated on: May 16, 2012 at 2:33 pm By David Roberts

Some wounds do not heal. When I was a journalist, I remember sitting with the mother whose son’s remains had only recently returned from the war in Iraq. I listened to her grieve as she told the story of how her son unexpectedly came to join the military, how she feared for him, how she found out about his fate. I listened to her weep. Later, I listened to her recount her family’s bittersweet meeting with then-President George W. Bush... Read more

2017-01-19T00:39:18+00:00

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When Resurrection Happens: Scenes from a Protested Holy Week

Last updated on: January 19, 2017 at 12:39 am By David Roberts

Last week, I posted an essay on Protesting Holy Week. A lot of people read it. A lot more than usual. Some folks loved it. Some folks hated it. Some folks were in-between. Some folks lived it. And are living it today. So, I thought I’d take a moment, first to say thanks to everyone who read, shared, debated and thought about the essay. And secondly, to highlight all those folks who shared with me how they were protesting Holy... Read more

Living Faith

2014-12-24T01:01:39+00:00

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Unforgiving Jesus on the Cross

Last updated on: December 24, 2014 at 1:01 am By David Roberts

In the midst of his crucifixion, Jesus looks down and forgives his torturers, his crucifiers, his executioners. Jesus, in the midst of the unimaginable and intolerable injustice, musters the courage to forgive the unforgivable. It is a moment, at least according to how traditional Christianity teaches it, of overwhelming mercy and unfathomable forgiveness. Except, that’s not exactly how it happens, is it? Jesus, in fact, doesn’t forgive his captors. He doesn’t forgive his executioners. He doesn’t forgive his killers. He... Read more

2014-12-20T19:26:39+00:00

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The Unexpected Faith of Doubting Thomas

Last updated on: December 20, 2014 at 7:26 pm By David Roberts

It’s Easter. Do not be afraid to doubt. Doubt boldly. Doubt joyfully. In fact, these are important, faithful and beautiful responses to the Paschal mystery, as author Rachel Held Evans demonstrated last week. Indeed, in the gospels, doubt and disbelief are important to the Easter experience, and Jesus does not condemn his disciples for them. So, if we want to experience the resurrection, I suggest that we not simply celebrate it or find joy and hope in it. We... Read more

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2012-04-02T02:55:07+00:00

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Easter’s Rage: A Poem that Will Get Pastors Fired

Last updated on: April 2, 2012 at 2:55 am By David Roberts

Just a quick disclaimer: The following poem includes rather strong language. Something I think goes well with Easter. For Lent I gave up swearing … well almost. A Homily for Easter by David R. Henson Goddamn evil Goddamn abuse Goddamn injustice, slavery and rape. Goddamn racism Goddamn war Goddamn that strange fruit of bigotry and hate Goddamn suffering Goddamn hunger Goddamn indifference, apathy and waste Goddamn noose Goddamn death Goddamn despair, depression, the wait Goddamn Good Friday And a Goddamn... Read more

2014-12-20T19:26:21+00:00

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10 Progressive Ideas for Enlivening Your Holy Week Experience

Last updated on: December 20, 2014 at 7:26 pm By David Roberts

1. Attend a public demonstration protesting oppression in honor of Palm Sunday and the “triumphal entry.” Stand for justice for Trayvon Martin . Stand for immigration justice, racial justice, environmental justice. And if you don’t know what those are, Palm Sunday is the day on the Christian calendar to find out. 2. Read The Last Week by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan and delve into the rich depth and complexity of the week set against its historical and sociocultural... Read more

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2014-12-24T01:00:55+00:00

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Caretakers of a Mystery (Lenten Meditation)

Last updated on: December 24, 2014 at 1:00 am By David Roberts

Throughout Lent, I will be posting short meditations on the Daily Office readings. Please journey and pray with me through these readings. To read previous Lenten meditations click here. Monday, March 5 I Corinthians 4:1 Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. Servants are orderly things. Mysteries are not. A servant follows directions and follows in footsteps to find the straight and narrow path, tidily swept clean of the inconsistent, the incomprehensible... Read more

2014-12-24T01:00:31+00:00

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Doubt and Suspended Animation (Daily Lenten Meditation)

Last updated on: December 24, 2014 at 1:00 am By David Roberts

Throughout Lent, I will be posting short meditations on the Daily Office readings every day. Please journey and pray with me through these readings. To read previous Lenten meditations click here. Thursday, March 1 Mark 2:1-12 “And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay.” All the paralytic could see were the straining faces... Read more

Healing of the Paralytic

Lent

2014-12-24T00:59:59+00:00

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Bottom of a Well (Daily Lenten Meditation)

Last updated on: December 24, 2014 at 12:59 am By David Roberts

Throughout Lent, I will be posting short meditations on the Daily Office readings every day. Please journey and pray with me through these readings. To read previous Lenten meditations click here. Wednesday, February 29 Genesis 37 “Once Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more.” Honestly, how can you blame Joseph’s brothers? Joseph, at least as a child, was a prick. He was spoiled and flaunted his blessings as if he... Read more

2014-12-24T00:59:28+00:00

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Why Jesus Matters, and Doesn’t (Daily Lenten Meditation)

Last updated on: December 24, 2014 at 12:59 am By David Roberts

Throughout Lent, I will be posting short meditations on the Daily Office readings every day. Please journey and pray with me through these readings. To read previous Lenten meditations click here. Tuesday, February 28 Mark 1:14-45 The Christian church triumphs in proclaiming Jesus the Son of God, the Messiah and the Holy One. We shout it from the rooftops, plaster it on bumper stickers and tattoo it on our bodies. And we mistake that proclamation with the good news of... Read more

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