Somewhere back in time (maybe a few months ago) I stopped blogging my 100 word reflection on the Sunday readings of the Catholic Church's lectionary, which I labeled "Sermon in a bottle." Well, time to start up again.
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - B. "Care for orphans and widows in their affliction."
This Sunday the lectionary begins an arc of five consecutive passages from the Letter of James. This is without doubt one of my favorite books of the bible. In the tradition of the great Jewish prophets, James doesn't pussyfoot around. His short epistle is full of imperatives, and he exhorts his listeners to DO the message of Christ, don't just listen to it. He is a patron saint of social justice, looking out for the poor, orphans, and the humble, attacking the arrogant rich. Read all five chapters, and be prepared to examine your conscience!
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