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Mary took a pound of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. John 12:5 The gospel reading for Sunday is the scene in which Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with costly perfume. This luxury of “nard” seems … Continue reading →

But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with  compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 The parable of the Prodigal Son comes to us on Sunday, … Continue reading →

Our Family Promise host weeks begin Sunday. The morning service will include prayers and blessings for the weeks ahead. Howard Gold, president of congregation Or Atid, will attend to bring a greeting from our friends next door and to offer … Continue reading →

Sunday, March 3 will be Family Promise Sunday at Peace. The coordinators of the program will talk about their work. There will be an order of blessing for the rooms. Howard Gold, the president of Or Atid, will be here … Continue reading →

1940s  Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock and Temple Mount  Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her … Continue reading →

The Temptation of Christ, Botticelli, 1500 The Vatican Worship the Lord your God and serve only him, said Jesus to the devil (Luke 4:7). The scripture-quoting devil tries to back Jesus into several corners. He has considerable power and authority and he … Continue reading →

Ash Wednesday services at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm will be simple, spoken communion services. You will hear the invitation to Lent and be invited to write down your own Lenten discipline(s). In an earlier email I suggested that you … Continue reading →

The Transfiguration 16th Century Italian, Museum of Fine Arts Boston Last week Nate and I toured a college. We were led down a wide hallway that opened into an atrium. In that space students milled and gathered and turned down … Continue reading →

I hope that many of you will attend one of our Ash Wednesday services, and let it be for you a ritual beginning of the season of Lent. In other words, let the service be a ritual beginning to a … Continue reading →