The Sending Out of the Disciples

Here is a reflection I prepared for Sunday, June 14, 2020 on the account of Jesus’ sending out of the disciples in Matthew 9:35 – 10:10 (see text below). Matthew 9:35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and...

Paz en tiempos de COVID

Dentro de estos tiempos difíciles que estamos viviendo, les quiero compartir este video que muestra algo que me gusta hacer para tener paz y tranquilidad.

Reflection on John 17

Here is a reflection I prepared on John 17:1-11 (see text below). In part, it’s based on my article “The Roads Not Taken: Why Jesus Went Up to Jerusalem,” also available on this site. John 17:1 After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to...
Luther on Balaam’s Ass

Luther on Balaam’s Ass

In his writings, Luther referred repeatedly to the story of the prophet Balaam and his donkey or ass in order to stress that God can speak through the most humble and insignificant of people whom the world views with contempt, and in ways that are entirely contrary to...