There is a constant confusion about how we are called to exercise power. James and John give Jesus the opportunity to clarify this today.
Author: Fr. Michael Brungardt
Fr. Michael Brungardt (S.T.B, M.Div.) is a priest of the Diocese of Wichita and the pastor at St. Paul in Lyons, Holy Name of Jesus in Bushton, and Holy Trinity in Little River, Kansas.
Discipleship (5): The Hundredfold Here and Now
The idea that we just need to “bet on God” and wait around to go to heaven when we die is very common. But maybe that’s not exactly what Jesus was talking about.
Discipleship (4): The Marriage of Christian Disciples
Isn’t discipleship just for priests and religious? No. In fact, marriage is a privileged place for participation in the mission Christ
Discipleship (3): A Diversity of Paths
The life of being a disciple isn’t a boring monochrome of conformity. It is a single path with a diversity of expressions and circumstances.
Discipleship (2): Simple Obedience
Obedience is a word that really rubs us the wrong way. But perhaps we’ve had a poor experience with it. Perhaps we don’t realize what power it holds.
Discipleship (1): The Hinge of It All
When we examine the evidence, we have to make a judgement about who Jesus is. And that opens up a new dynamic to the relationship.
Transformed Into Temples (2)
Why is Jesus always doing miracles? What’s with all the theatrics?
Transformed Into Temples (1)
More is offered by the Lord than cosmetic changes. There is a true transformation.
4) John 6: The Impossible Need & The Unforeseen Response
Once we recognize our need, once we admit to ourself that, yeah, it’s a real thing, yeah, it’s really there—once we stop saying, “But, well maybe, perhaps…”, once we admit the impossibility of the situation we’re in, then—then we are in the perfect position for the Lord to work.
You Know What They Say About Assuming…
And so Mary’s Assumption is a big deal for us because Mary’s Assumption is the sign for us of what is to come! We are destined to share in heavenly glory. And not just as some spirit sitting on a cloud, not just praying, playing a little harp, no! We are destined to share body and soul in heavenly glory. As the people who allow the Kingdom to break into this world through us, there is a great promise in store.
The Beggar 