Janet Sullivan Whitaker’s powerful hymn “The Least of These” takes its message from the Gospel teachings, especially from today’s reading. The song lyrics describe the hungry, the homeless and the rejected, and then say, “All of these are my beloved. All of these are me.” The words remind us that Jesus is a lot like…
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In one of comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s monologues, he describes the pre-takeoff routine performed by airline attendants. The demonstration of how the seat belt works is valuable – for those who haven’t ridden in a car since 1965… At the end of it all, Jerry describes the retreating flight attendant closing the little curtain that separates…
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The Gospel today is often read at vigil and funeral services. It is our warning to be prepared, because we don’t know the day or the hour. We should always be ready when Jesus comes. Getting ready is work, and work requires motivation. It’s good to heed the old proverb “don’t put off until tomorrow…
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