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Reflections on the Syrophoenician Woman and Holy Communion

As I read the account of the Syrophoenician woman’s plea for Jesus to heal her daughter, I was led to ask myself some hard questions about the meaning of the sacrament of Holy Communion. Jesus’ Ministry and Prejudice Jesus’ ministry was marked by His preaching to pious, religious, Jewish people, who, by Biblical accounts, heldContinue reading “Reflections on the Syrophoenician Woman and Holy Communion”

Easter 2025 Reflections

This Easter Sunday, I read the account of Mary Magdalene’s visit to Jesus’ tomb.  The pain of her heartbreak was made more intense when she didn’t find Jesus in the tomb.   Instead, two angels–messengers of God – questioned why she was weeping.  Overcome with grief, she explained her Loss.    “…they have taken away myContinue reading “Easter 2025 Reflections”