Tag: Andrew
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All Meanly Wrapped in Swaddling Cloths: Understanding Epiphany From Shepherds to Andrew
The message reflects on the transition from Epiphany to Lent, highlighting the nativity narrative and Andrew’s role in recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. It explores themes of sacrifice, inclusion, and individuality in faith, emphasizing that everyone has a unique role in God’s plan, despite societal expectations or limitations.
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Do you have anything to eat?
As Jesus eats, their wonder and disbelief doesn’t disappear, but is overshadowed with the joy of Jesus’ presence in their midst once again. Joy that he is here, and they have missed him so much, joy that he is alive, joy that his teaching has not been nullified by crucifixion.
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Where’s Wally?
Time and again, though, we see Peter, James, and John, selected when Andrew is left behind. Just as James and John were brothers and fishing partners, so were Peter and Andrew, and the four of them were cousins. In other gospel accounts the four fishermen are called together, yet Jesus separates Andrew out, and I…