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The Generous Father

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here There’s more than one way to sabotage a relationship with God. Jesus’ parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11-32) is the story of an irresponsible kid who utterly deep-sixes his connection with his father. He arrogantly runs off with a huge chunk of the family’s net worth.  Basically the young man… Read more »

Who Belongs in the Picture?

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Everyone agreed that it was a wonderful painting – Paolo Veronese’s ginormous depiction of Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper.  But was it really a religious painting?    Church authorities in Venice in 1573 were deeply offended by what they saw on the canvas.  Why were so many of “the wrong people” basking in the gracious presence of Jesus? Veronese, along… Read more »