Invitation, By Mary Oliver
Oh do you have time
to linger
for just a little while
out of your busy
and very important day
for the goldfinches
that have gathered
in a field of thistles Continue reading “Mary Oliver dies today. Presente!”
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Wild Lectionary: Married to the Land
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Ordinary Time C
Isaiah 62:1-5
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 2:1-11
By Rev. Dr. Victoria Marie
Today’s readings speak to me of several related themes God’s love and God’s love of justice; our gifts and the gifts of others; to use our gifts in the service of the Creator; and, of our need to remember to trust and have faith. In this homily(-starter), I wish to plant seeds for reflection through giving snippets of my thought on the readings. Continue reading “Wild Lectionary: Married to the Land”
Send me
By Ken Sehested
It was a time of great turmoil in the land. The Spirit of God bypassed all the famous leaders and came to me with a dream.
And I saw the Ruler of All Creation sitting on a throne, high and lofty, with majesty filling the sky as far as the eye could see.
Angels filled the air, shouting, “Holy, holy, holy! Just and Righteous and Merciful is God’s name!” Continue reading “Send me”
Letter from an editor
Dear Radical Discipleship community,
I write with some exciting news that I long to share with this community of readers and contributors who have been and will continue to be a resting place for me.
It is with delight that I share that over the next few months, I will step into the position of editor at Geez magazine. I am not leaving RadicalDiscipleship.net. These past 4 1/2 years cultivating RD have been such a gift to connect with so many of you and share powerful stories from those with hands and hearts in the struggle. I love working with Tommy on this project and we hope that it will continue for many years to come. Continue reading “Letter from an editor”
Wild Lectionary: Song of the Baptizer
Baptism of the Lord C
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
By Jay Beck and Tevyn East
we must rid our lives of the participation
in the greed driven schemes of these corporations
who are pushing and forcing the privatization
of the river of life, causing evaporation, (desertification)
leaving us choking on hot dry frustration. Continue reading “Wild Lectionary: Song of the Baptizer”
Song for Daniel Berrigan
By Nancy Bowker
Press Release: Denouncing State & Coastal Gaslink Violence On Unceded WET’SUWET’EN Territory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Inquiries:
Jen Wickham: 778-210-0067
Delee Nikal: 250-961-9642
Carla Lewis: 778-669-1316
Karla Tait: 250-640-1094
RALLIES PLANNED INTERNATIONALLY TO DENOUNCE STATE AND COASTAL GASLINK VIOLENCE ON UNCEDED WET’SUWET’EN TERRITORY
January 8, 2019 – Yesterday militarized RCMP descended onto unceded Wet’suwet’en to enforce a colonial court injunction. Fourteen people were arrested including Gitdumden spokesperson Molly Wickham. One elder was released and 13 land defenders and supporters will be appearing in court in Prince George today.
Rallies in 55 cities across Canada and internationally will be taking place today Tuesday January 8, 2019 to express solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en defending their unceded lands from unwanted fracked gas development.
Continue reading “Press Release: Denouncing State & Coastal Gaslink Violence On Unceded WET’SUWET’EN Territory”
Rebels and Saints to guide 2019
Friends,
In November, we sent out 150 perpetual calendars for children in our communities near and far. Part of that work was gathering dates and people to be remembered and honored. Another piece was collecting books written for kids on these holy mischief makers. That work is just a beginning. We hope to continue to add dates and stories in the time to come.
So, we have posted it on RadicalDiscipleship. You can follow along throughout the year, read some wonderful stories, and also let us know the many glaring holes that are missing. You can write in the comments of the page other ideas of dates/books or email lydiaiwk@gmail.com.
Let us honor these rebels and saints with our lives!
Follow along HERE.
Wild Lectionary: Like Rain
Epiphany C
Psalm 72
Matthew 2:1-12
By Laurel Dykstra
For Christians, and perhaps preachers especially, there is immense pressure to approach scripture with a foregone conclusion, to find and preach some Good News, whatever contortions to the integrity of self or text that might require. Continue reading “Wild Lectionary: Like Rain”
Helpings
By Talitha Fraser
We live in times where the focus is on those things that divide rather than connect us but as Chappo (Peter Chapman) says “You should share communion together, it has a unique power to unite beyond words.”
Our practices of radical hospitality and community have something to offer we know the world is hungry for and to that end we are going to share some recipes over the coming weeks that are for community meals. Don’t think: How can I reduce the scale of this to feed my family? Instead think: Who shall I invite to share food at my table? Continue reading “Helpings”
