Beware of crowds. Crowds are dangerous and fickle. Crowds don’t use logic and reasoned explanations. Crowds are easily manipulated. Even crowds with virtuous intent can suddenly turn, the collective energy turning to violence. We saw that in Egypt, where parts of the crowd of peaceful protesters turned into a group that attacked Lara Logan, a [...]
Archive for April, 2011
Palm Sunday, Year A, 2011
17Apr11Listen to the sermon here. Palm Sunday is a day packed with words and imagery, so instead of a traditional sermon, I’ll be leading you all through a guided meditation. Do not panic, no one will be asked to access their inner child or spirit guide. What I would like you to do is to [...]
Lent 4, Year A, 2011
03Apr11The blind man did not ask for any of this. If you’ll recall, he was quietly sitting by the side of the road, minding his own business, when suddenly the disciples notice him. The disciples, who clearly have still not fully understood Jesus, ask Jesus whether the blind man or his parents sinned to make [...]
