DESMOND TUTU

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me,   because the Lord has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,   to bind up the broken-hearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,   and release to the prisoners;to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor,   and the day of vengeance of our God;  Continue reading “DESMOND TUTU”

LIFTING UP THE LOWLY

[God] has shown strength with his arm;   he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,   and lifted up the lowly;he has filled the hungry with good things,   and sent the rich away empty [Luke 1:51-53 NRSV] One of the most impactful essays I’ve everContinue reading “LIFTING UP THE LOWLY”

Blind By Choice

Then Jesus said to [Bartimaeus], “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. [Mark 10:51-52] The Gospels are replete with stories ofContinue reading “Blind By Choice”