Category: perseverance of the saints
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Reflections on the Persistent Widow

The one where I explore fruitful routes for interpreting Jesus’ story of the persistent widow: the rightness of seeking justice; the Church as a widow in this age; and the matter of time.
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The Boat You Want to Be In (Mark 6:45-52)

In a sermon delivered June 23, 2024, I explain that the story of Jesus walking on the water shows us how He blesses His people in the storms of life.
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“He descended into hell”: Holy Saturday reflections with Questions 41 – 44 of the Heidelberg Catechism

The one where I consult the Heidelberg Catechism about the phrase “He descended into hell” in the Apostles’ Creed. Christ was baptized for a time into torment, so that, being baptized into Him, and into His death, we might be rescued from hell.
