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Prophets and Artists and Those Who Bear Witness

December 5, 2018 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

The word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the … [Read more...] about Prophets and Artists and Those Who Bear Witness

Mary Consoles Eve: Two Voices [Advent]

December 11, 2017 by Laura Jean 1 Comment

"Mary Consoles Eve" Sr. Grace Remington Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey Today, I'm co-blogging with a seminary friend and local pastor, Karen Slappey, about the painting "Eve Consoles Mary," an … [Read more...] about Mary Consoles Eve: Two Voices [Advent]

Comfort in Small Things [Advent Week 2]

December 5, 2017 by Laura Jean 4 Comments

Comfort, comfort my people,     says your God. A voice says, “Cry out.”     And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All people are like grass,     and all their faithfulness is like the … [Read more...] about Comfort in Small Things [Advent Week 2]

Oh, That You Would Rend the Heavens! [Advent Week 1]

November 24, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

"Oh, that you would rend the heavens!" Isaiah 64:1-9 I do not know how to repent. I try to repent for myself, but it turns into shame, self-loathing and morose self-flagellations pretty … [Read more...] about Oh, That You Would Rend the Heavens! [Advent Week 1]

A Feminist Advent (Or: That’s What Advent Always Is)

December 22, 2016 by Laura Jean 5 Comments

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.     Surely, from now on all generations will call me … [Read more...] about A Feminist Advent (Or: That’s What Advent Always Is)

Joy, Joy, Where There Is No Joy

December 12, 2016 by Laura Jean 3 Comments

The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah … [Read more...] about Joy, Joy, Where There Is No Joy

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