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Pastoral Parables

Jesus speaks of a gardener scattering seed on the ground and then going off to sleep. He enjoys his rest and does little to ensure that the seeds will grow. This is something of a puzzle to good gardeners, who work hard at ensuring that they will get a decent crop … [To read more, click on title]

Posted bySt Francis Webguy16th Jun 202418th Jun 2024Posted inReflectionsTags:gardening, parables, seeds, weeds

Come to the Banquet!

Bible scholars have counted between thirty and fifty Gospel parables (depending on the definition of a parable they have used). Jesus did explain that even though they were simple stories they would be incomprehensible to those who chose not to believe … [To read more, click on title]

Posted bySt Francis Webguy15th Oct 202318th Oct 2023Posted inReflectionsTags:banquet, chosen, parables, Word for Today

Embracing Life’s Transitions

Are there transitions happening to us?  And, how are we handling them?  Who can help?
Are there transitions we need to make, but are resisting?  Who can help, and give us courage?
Are we aware of others making transitions?  Can we be of help?
And, yes, again, will we trust God with all our transitions? …. [To read more, click on title]

Posted bySt Francis Webguy27th Mar 202228th Mar 2022Posted inReflectionsTags:parables, Prodigal Son, Transition

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