The Cottage
Diana Butler Bass, Richard BassPart retreat, part think tank. A place for inspiration and ideas about culture, faith, and spirit.
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Sunday Musings
TODAY IS TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
We’re nearing the halfway point in the season after Pentecost. The long lectionary portion on the parables has now ended. In August, we switch to miracles!
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History and Slavery
I spent most of July in Ireland.
That means, among other things, I spent considerable time learning Irish history — like thinking about the ancient story of St. Patrick and the more modern ones of rebellion and political crises in the nor...
Sunday Musings
TODAY IS THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
This week continues Matthew’s emphasis on parables. Instead of one long story, however, chapter 13 weaves several mini-stories into a parabalooza!
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Mary Magdalene's Day!
Happy Mary Magdalene Day to all!
I’m not going to say “to all who celebrate” because we should all celebrate both Mary Magdalene and the new research restoring her to a central place in the Gospel of John.
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Sunday Musings
TODAY IS THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
The reading from Matthew is yet another parable! I've not included that today because I’m taking a wee break from the parables.
Don’t get me wrong, I love parables. But Isaiah 44 and Romans...
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Writing faith for heart and head. Author of 12 books, including the recent, "A Beautiful Year." Former college professor and columnist, decades of words on behalf of love and justice. Read books. \ud83d\udcda Walk Dogs. \ud83d\udc15 Fight Fascism. \ud83d\udea8
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